Pre-Authorization & Surgery Scheduler - Hospice/Palliative Care Office

Summa Health

Akron (OH)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Summa Health in Akron, OH is seeking a detail-oriented Pre-Authorization & Surgery Scheduler for the Hospice/Palliative Care Office. This role schedules inpatient and outpatient surgeries and tests, coordinating with physicians and patients to ensure proper authorization and timely scheduling.

The candidate will handle patient communications, maintain confidentiality, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced clinical setting with standard business hours.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; healthcare coursework preferred.
Two+ years in a medical office or clinical setting.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Schedule all inpatient and outpatient surgeries and medical procedures.
Schedule tests and studies ordered by physicians.
Provide information to patients and physicians regarding status, authorization, and scheduling.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Attendance & reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Pre-Authorization & Surgery Scheduler - Hospice/Palliative Care Office

Summa Health Medical Group

75 Arch Street

Akron, OH 44304

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary: Responsible for scheduling all inpatient and outpatient surgery and medical procedures, tests and studies ordered by the physician. Provides support and communicates necessary information to patients and physicians regarding status of procedure including authorization and scheduling.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Formal Education Required:
a. High school education or equivalent; Post-high school level coursework in healthcare or related field preferred.

2. Experience and Training Required:
a. Computer experience - proficient in MS Word – MS Excel, MS Power Point preferred.
b. Two (2) or more years’ experience in medical office or clinical setting.
c. Knowledge of medical terminology.

3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Must maintain confidentiality of patient, employee, or financial records.
b. Skill in interpersonal communication to effectively interact in person and over the telephone with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel.
c. Skill in alphabetical/numerical filing.
d. Microcomputer proficiency including at least MS Word; and willingness and ability to acquire such skill to operate application packages used by department (e.g., to enter and retrieve data, register and schedule patients, enter charges, and/or type routine correspondence).
e. Ability to perform in a work team environment.
f. Ability to effectively interact with all populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
g. Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy.
h. Consistently demonstrates excellence in attendance, timeliness, and reliability.

4. Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently
b. Requires occasional standing and walking

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$19.23/hr - $23.08/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.