Scheduling Clerk Coordinator - FT -ROC

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in Texas is seeking a Central Scheduling Coordinator for outpatient ancillary/surgical services. You will handle a high volume of calls, schedule services, register patients and verify benefits within the TX/OK region.

Knowledge of ICD and CPT coding is essential, with preference for Certified Medical Coder or equivalent experience. The role requires strong communication, computer proficiency, and willingness to cross-train with other departments.

Qualifications

• Two 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 to communicate effectively with staff and hospital personnel.

Responsibilities

• Handle a high volume of incoming calls to schedule services.
• Register patients and verify benefits for the TX/OK Region ancillary services scheduled.
• Work Monday through Friday with potential after-hours and weekend assignments.

Skills

Healthcare experience

ICD/CPT coding knowledge

Medical coder certification

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Excel

Cross-training

Compliance awareness

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

• 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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