Scheduler - Orthopedics - Erie - Full time - Days

Allegheny Clinic; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Clinic is seeking an Administrative Scheduler to coordinate surgeries, tests, procedures and office visits while obtaining insurance authorizations and coordinating with physicians to ensure smooth patient flow. This role supports scheduling in the operating room and clinic, maintaining accurate records and communications with departments.

Strong knowledge of medical terminology and coding (ICD-10, CPT) plus precise data entry and phone etiquette are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related experience may substitute.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Experience with ICD-10 and CPT codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules operating room and clinic visits, tests, procedures, and surgeries.
• Completes hospital reservation forms and prepares physician orders.
• Obtains authorizations for inpatient and outpatient procedures.
• Transcribes notes, answers calls, files patient information, and prepares charts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

ICD-10/CPT coding

Phone etiquette

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Word processing

Database software

EMR system

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. (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.

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