OR Scheduler & Pre-Auth Coordinator

Lifepoint Health®; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Scheduler to coordinate patient testing, procedures, and admissions in our Las Cruces area operations. You will obtain pre-certification numbers, enter insurance information, and support scheduling in the registration system.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and prior scheduling experience in healthcare, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or 3 years related experience may substitute for education.
• Healthcare scheduling experience preferred; experience with medical terminology, billing, or collections is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all patients for testing, procedures, and admissions, ensuring no scheduling conflicts with staffing.
• Informs patient or physician staff of out-of-network carriers or any benefit-decreasing issues.
• Notifies patient or staff of special instructions or testing requirements and provides necessary documents.
• Keeps scheduling reports updated for the next day to assist registration and testing flow.
• Obtains physician orders and authorization/pre-certification; enters outpatient procedures in the Order Entry System.
• Ensures consistency between scheduling and admissions modules for admitted patients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Stress management

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years related experience

Tools

Computer experience

Job description

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Scheduler to coordinate patient testing, procedures, and admissions in our Las Cruces area operations. You will obtain pre-certification numbers, enter insurance information, and support scheduling in the registration system.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and prior scheduling experience in healthcare, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.