Scheduling Clerk Coordinator - FT -ROC - South Texas Health System

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks a Central Scheduling Coordinator to support outpatient services in the TX/OK region. The role handles high-volume calls, registers patients, and verifies benefits for ancillary procedures.

Proficiency in ICD/CPT coding, along with MS Office skills, is essential. A high school diploma or GED is required, and an associate’s degree is preferred. Expect weekday hours with possible after-hours/weekend shifts.

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

• Register patients and verify benefits for the TX/OK Region- ancillary services.
• Manage a high volume of incoming calls to schedule services.
• Collaborate with ancillary departments, patients and physician offices.
• Schedule outpatient procedures and coordinate with relevant departments.
• Adhere to schedule availability, after-hours and weekend assignments as needed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

ICD coding

CPT coding

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Cross-training

Code of conduct adherence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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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