Scheduling Clerk Coordinator - FT -ROC

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. seeks a Central Scheduling Coordinator to manage outpatient scheduling for the TX/OK region, handling high call volumes, patient registrations, and benefit verifications.

The role requires knowledge of ICD/CPT coding, 2+ years in healthcare scheduling, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Weekend and after-hours shifts may be required; associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of healthcare scheduling experience preferred in PAS, Scheduling & PFS, or physician offices.
• Knowledge of ICD and CPT coding.
• Certified Medical Coder preferred; minimum one year physician coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule services for outpatient ancillary and surgical departments, handling a high call volume.
• Register patients and verify benefits for the TX/OK Region.
• Coordinate with ancillary departments, patients, and physician offices.
• Willingness to be cross trained to other areas and work after hours/weekends as needed.

Skills

Healthcare scheduling experience

ICD/CPT coding

Medical coder certification

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Cross-training

Compliance with policies

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

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

• 1. Two (2) years of healthcare experience in PAS, Scheduling & PFS, or physician office preferred.
• 2. Knowledge of ICD and CPT coding.
• 3. Certified Medical Coder or minimum one year physician coding strongly preferred.
• 4. Verbal ability is required to communicate effectively with other staff members and hospital personnel.
• 5. Computer/Typing skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office. Able to create spreadsheets in Excel.
• 6. Willingness to be cross trained to other areas
• 7. 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

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

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