Procedure Scheduler - OR

Kettering Health; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a Procedure Scheduler at Miamisburg to schedule surgeries and ensure accurate demographic, coding, and insurance information. The role requires coordinating with physicians, offices, and hospital departments to maintain smooth daily scheduling.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of scheduling experience in healthcare, strong EPIC skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities to handle high volumes with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 1 year of scheduling experience in a health care environment (e.g., physician office, clinic or hospital).
• Proficiency with EPIC and strong computer skills including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Charts, records, files, and updates with correct demographics, codes, procedures and insurance information; prepares new records, organizes files and maintains records.
• Works with providers and patients to obtain medical clearances for patients to have surgery
• Schedules complex surgeries and procedures
• Answers the phones in a professional and courteous manner
• Professionally interacts with patients and their family members regarding scheduling surgery
• Completes data entry in a timely and accurate manner
• Completes daily surgical schedule and distributes as appropriate
• Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail

Skills

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Problem solving

Call handling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC

Excel

Word

Job description

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Procedure Scheduler schedules all surgical procedures and assures that all of the appropriate clinical and insurance coding information is collected for the surgery schedule. Scheduler receives requests to schedule procedures from physician offices and schedules the procedure according to established guidelines. Scheduler provides accurate information so that all departments may view daily and maintains open communication with hospital departments and physician offices regarding schedule changes.

Job Details

KH Miamisburg | Full-Time | Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Procedure Scheduler schedules all surgical procedures and assures that all of the appropriate clinical and insurance coding information is collected for the surgery schedule. Scheduler receives requests to schedule procedures from physician offices and schedules the procedure according to established guidelines. Scheduler provides accurate information so that all departments may view daily and maintains open communication with hospital departments and physician offices regarding schedule changes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum of 1 year of previous scheduling experience in a health care environment (e.g., physician office, clinic or hospital)

Required Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with medical diagnostic procedures, and health care billing and authorization
• Strong computer skills. Familiar with Excel, Word, Windows
• Must have excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Must be highly skilled in verbal communication, problem solving, prioritization and organization
• Must be able to effectively handle a high volume of telephone calls and/or activity.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work in a high stress environment.
• Must be proficient in EPIC

Essential Functions

• Charts, records, files, and updates with correct demographics, codes, procedures and insurance information; prepares new records, organizes files and maintains records.
• Works with providers and patients to obtain medical clearances for patients to have surgery
• Schedules complex surgeries and procedures
• Answers the phones in a professional and courteous manner
• Professionally interacts with patients and their family members regarding scheduling surgery
• Completes data entry in a timely and accurate manner
• Completes daily surgical schedule and distributes as appropriate
• Completes departmental filing
• Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail