Surgery Scheduler — Crucial Care Coordination & Scheduling

LMH Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LMH Health is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to manage all surgical procedures and ensure accurate CPT or ICD coding information for the schedule. The Scheduler receives requests from physician offices and schedules procedures according to established guidelines, while maintaining open communication with hospital departments about changes.

This role requires periods of extensive sitting and phone work, plus attention to detail and HIPAA privacy.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Excellent phone and customer service.
• Proficient use of computer software, telephone systems and general office equipment.
• A minimum of one (1) year scheduling experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgery procedures using Cerner/Surginet via in person, phone, fax and electronically.
• Gathers and records person demographics and insurance information.
• Answers the phones in a professional and courteous manner.
• Completes daily surgical schedule and distributes as appropriate.
• Assures appropriate coordination with other hospital departments when special surgical needs occur.
• Maintain open communication with other departments when the schedules change to allow them to more effectively manage their time.
• Utilize adequate knowledge of CPT coding.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information following HIPAA guidelines.
• Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Orders office supplies.
• Performs chart audits, as needed.
• Coordinate TrackCore tissue and Implant management software system with Materials Management.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LMH Health is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to manage all surgical procedures and ensure accurate CPT or ICD coding information for the schedule. The Scheduler receives requests from physician offices and schedules procedures according to established guidelines, while maintaining open communication with hospital departments about changes.

This role requires periods of extensive sitting and phone work, plus attention to detail and HIPAA privacy.