Scheduler - Orthopedic Foot & Ankle - Float

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a scheduling coordinator to manage surgeries, tests, and office visits, ensuring proper authorizations and medical records flow. The role requires travel between West Penn Hospital, Hempfield Neighborhood Hospital, and Forbes Regional Hospital.

You will handle admissions, billing info, and transcription tasks, while maintaining HIPAA compliance. A strong attention to detail and computer proficiency are essential for success in this fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related experience OK.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding (ICD-10, CPT) is essential.
• Strong computer and keyboard skills with basic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate OR, primary care and specialty visits, tests, procedures and surgeries.
• Complete hospital reservation forms and physician orders; track clearances and billing info.
• Obtain authorizations for procedures (inpatient and outpatient).
• Transcribe reports, answer phones, file records, and prepare charts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

ICD-10 codes

CPT codes

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

EMR / EHR software

Word processing

PC/database skills

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

** This position will be required to travel between West Penn Hospital, Hempfield Neighborhood Hospital & Forbes Regional Hospital.**

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. (30%)
• Completes reservation forms for hospitals; completes and delivers physician orders for upcoming procedures; tracks medical clearances; obtains all billing information. (30%)
• Obtains authorizations for inpatient and outpatient procedures. (30%)
• Transcribes reports, notes and correspondence; answers phones and take appropriate actions; files patient information in the medical record and prepares charts; performs general office tasks. (10%)
• 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.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures and all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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