Scheduler - Surgery Administration

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis seeks a Full-Time Surgery Administrative Scheduler in the Surgery Administration department. You will schedule surgical procedures, diagnostic tests and other medical appointments, ensuring timely, accurate coordination with multiple departments.

You may gather related documentation, verify orders meet compliance guidelines, and assist with charge audits. A background in medical office operations and familiarity with Cerner scheduling are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance verification preferred.
• Knowledge of Cerner scheduling preferred.
• General knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Scheduling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, therapy services and other medical appointments timely and accurately.
• Obtains related documentation (e.g., patient information, insurance coverage) as needed.
• Coordinates scheduling with other departments and facilities.
• Ensures orders meet compliance guidelines as a quality assurance measure; may assist with charge audits.

Skills

Scheduling

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Computer literacy

Insurance verification

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 by 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.