Scheduling Clerk Coordinator FT ROC

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a Central Scheduling Coordinator to manage the scheduling for outpatient ancillary/surgical departments in the TX/OK region. You will handle a high volume of calls, register patients, and verify benefits while collaborating with departments, patients, and physician offices.

The role requires knowledge of coding (ICD/CPT), healthcare experience, and willingness to cross-train.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of healthcare experience in PAS, Scheduling & PFS, or physician office preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD and CPT coding.
• Certified Medical Coder or minimum one year physician coding strongly preferred.
• Verbal ability is required to communicate effectively with other staff members and hospital personnel.
• Computer/Typing skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office. Able to create spreadsheets in Excel.
• Willingness to be cross trained to other areas
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduling duties and manages high-volume call flow.
• Registers patients and verifies benefits as part of the TX/OK Region – ancillary services.
• Coordinates with ancillary departments, patients, and physician offices.
• Adheres to compliance policies and participates in required training.

Skills

Healthcare experience

ICD/CPT coding

Medical coder certification

Verbal communication

Cross training

Compliance awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs the primary functions of a Central Scheduling Coordinator within the Central Scheduling Department for outpatient ancillary/surgical departments by demonstrating knowledge in computer software, coding, and outpatient procedures for the TX/OK Region. The Central Scheduling Coordinator will work closely with ancillary departments, patients, and physician offices. Will manage a high volume of incoming calls to schedule services. Registers patients and verifies benefits for the TX/OK Region- ancillary services scheduled . The Centralized Scheduling Coordinator routinely works Monday through Friday, and can be assigned to work after hours and weekends. (This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.)

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of healthcare experience in PAS, Scheduling & PFS, or physician office preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD and CPT coding.
• Certified Medical Coder or minimum one year physician coding strongly preferred.
• Verbal ability is required to communicate effectively with other staff members and hospital personnel.
• Computer/Typing skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office. Able to create spreadsheets in Excel.
• Willingness to be cross trained to other areas
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• High School diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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