OR Scheduling Coordinator

HCA Healthcare; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Education support

Fertility benefits

Life insurance

Discount programs

Job summary

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital is seeking a Patient Scheduler to coordinate the scheduling of surgical procedures with physicians’ offices, prioritize procedures for efficient patient flow, and optimize OR resource use. You will interact with patients and physicians with compassion and clear communication.

Responsibilities include documenting schedules, obtaining precertifications, collecting insurance information, answering calls, and maintaining a responsive, empathetic approach while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience required; scheduling preferred.
• Insurance verification and prior authorization experience preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication, empathy and PC skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of surgical procedures with physicians’ offices.
• Prioritize procedures to optimize patient flow and OR utilization.
• Document scheduling information accurately and monitor the schedule.
• Obtain precertification/authorization numbers and enter them.
• Obtain and enter accurate insurance information and handle calls with empathy.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Coord OR Scheduling with HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

What qualifications you will need:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic professional to join us as a Patient Scheduler. You will coordinate the scheduling of surgical procedures with the physicians’ offices, prioritize procedures to ensure efficient patient flow and optimum utilization of OR resources. You will deal with each patient with compassion. If you would enjoy this level of care, come be part of what makes us great!

Additional duties may include:

• You will document scheduling information accurately then monitor, audit and distribute the schedule.
• You will obtain precertification/authorization numbers and enter them in the scheduling or registration system.
• You will obtain and enter accurate insurance information.
• You will answer incoming phone calls.
• You must communicate with empathy, clearly and concisely with both patients and physicians.

Job qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree preferred.
• One year of previous healthcare experience is required, scheduling preferred.
• Insurance verification and gaining prior authorization experience preferred.
• Medical terminology is preferred.
• Critical thinking, service excellence, good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills.

Benefits

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital has been serving the Hudson, FL community since 1981. As a 392-bed acute care facility and designated Level II Trauma Center, we are home to the nationally acclaimed Heart Institute and employ over 350 physicians and 1,300 staff members. We were the first hospital in northwest Pasco County to offer a comprehensive cardiac and open-heart program, and our commitment to quality has earned us recognition for innovative care. Our accredited Heart Institute, Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, and programs in Cancer Care, Orthopedics, and Neurosurgery exemplify our high-quality services. With over 100,000 procedures performed, we are dedicated to excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Coord OR Scheduling opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.