Scheduler - Digestive Health - Federal Street - Full Time

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to manage scheduling for surgeries and medical procedures. In this role, you will coordinate operating room schedules, obtain necessary authorizations from insurance carriers, and ensure all billing information is accurate. Your organizational skills will be crucial as you handle patient records and perform general office tasks. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the healthcare field while working in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about patient care and have a knack for organization, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgeries, tests, and office visits; obtains authorizations.
• Completes reservation forms and tracks medical clearances.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience with ICD-10 and CPT codes

Computer experience

Keyboard skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

PC database

Word processing software

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job schedules surgeries, tests, procedures, and office visits; obtains authorizations from insurance carriers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedules and coordinates operating room, primary care and specialty office visits, tests, procedures and/or surgeries.
• Completes reservation forms for hospitals; completes and delivers physician orders for upcoming procedures; tracks medical clearances; obtains all billing information.
• Obtains authorizations for inpatient and outpatient procedures.
• Transcribes reports, notes and correspondence; answers phones and takes appropriate actions; files patient information in the medical record and prepares charts; performs general office tasks.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with ICD-10 and CPT codes.
• Computer experience and keyboard skills.

Preferred

• Associate's Degree.
• PC database and word processing skills.