Scheduler - Surgery Administration

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a full-time Scheduling Clerk in Surgery Administration at IU Health Methodist Hospital. The role focuses on scheduling surgical procedures, tests, and therapies, coordinating with departments to ensure timely patient care, and maintaining related records.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, medical office experience, knowledge of insurance verification, and familiarity with Cerner scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance verification preferred.
• Knowledge of Cerner scheduling preferred.
• Requires general knowledge of medical terminology and general anatomy to recognize and record examinations/diagnoses.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Scheduling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, therapy services and other medical appointments timely and accurately.
• Coordinates scheduling with other departments and facilities.
• Maintains related records and code charges; performs related clerical and administrative duties.
• Ensures timely receipt of written orders and verifies orders meet compliance guidelines as a quality assurance measure.
• May be responsible for charge audit functions for the department.

Skills

Medical office experience

Knowledge of medical terminology

Scheduling experience

Knowledge of insurance verification

General computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cerner scheduling

Job description

Overview

Position Details: Status: Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Location: IU Health Methodist Hospital. Department: Surgery Administration.

Position Summary

Schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, therapy services and other medical appointments timely and accurately. May obtain related documentation (e.g., patient information, insurance coverage). Coordinates scheduling with other departments and facilities. Ensures optimal utilization of patient facilities to successfully support patient care. Maintains a variety of related records, code charges, etc. and performs related clerical & administrative duties. Ensures timely receipt of written orders and verifies that orders meet compliance guidelines as a quality assurance measure. May be responsible for charge audit functions for the department.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance verification preferred.
• Knowledge of Cerner scheduling preferred.
• Requires general knowledge of medical terminology and general anatomy in order to recognize and accurately record requested examinations and diagnoses.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Scheduling experience preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.