Patient Access & Surgery Scheduling Clerk

SCA Health; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Oak Brook, IL seeks a dedicated front desk assistant to support scheduling and admissions. The role includes patient check-in, medical records coordination, and handling calls from physician offices to schedule surgeries.

Required is a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and at least three years in health care with scheduling experience. It offers a stable daytime shift and the chance to contribute to a patient-centered team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in health care with surgery scheduling preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team and handle stress.

Responsibilities

• Shift will be from 8:30-5:00pm with main responsibility of patient check in and other front desk duties.
• Support facility by performing business office functions: Medical Records, Credentialing, Admissions/Intake, Accounts Payable, Billing, Collections, Insurance Verification, and more.
• Schedule surgeries in the computer system and handle calls from physician offices regarding scheduling.
• Answer phones professionally; transfer to appropriate departments as needed.
• Pre-register patients and obtain prior authorization; complete paperwork for registration and generate surgical information.
• Maintain logs for cancelled appointments and keep the scheduling area orderly.
• Perform clerical duties and document insurance verifications and patient communications.

Skills

Receptionist skills

Stress management

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

SCA Health in Oak Brook, IL seeks a dedicated front desk assistant to support scheduling and admissions. The role includes patient check-in, medical records coordination, and handling calls from physician offices to schedule surgeries.

Required is a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and at least three years in health care with scheduling experience. It offers a stable daytime shift and the chance to contribute to a patient-centered team.