Surgery Scheduler Float

Memorial Physician Practices; Georgetown, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 4

401K Benefits for full-time employees

Job summary

Centerpoint - Georgetown MGA Admin, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to join our team in Georgetown, KY. You will schedule patient testing, procedures, and admissions, obtain pre-certification numbers, and ensure accurate insurance information is entered in our scheduling systems.

We value experience in healthcare scheduling, strong computer skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; three years of directly related experience may be substituted for required education.
• Prior scheduling experience in a healthcare environment strongly preferred.
• Computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all patients for ancillary, surgical, and medical testing/procedures/admissions.
• Ensure patients are not scheduled when personnel are unavailable.
• Inform patient or physician staff of any carrier that is out of network or any issue that may reduce benefits.
• Inform patient or physician staff of special instructions or testing requirements and provide pertinent documents.
• Maintain knowledge of scheduling reports for the next day to inform registration staff.
• Obtain physician orders and authorization/pre-certification.
• Enter outpatient procedures in the Order Entry System.
• Ensure consistency between scheduling and admissions modules for admitted patients.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Medical terminology

Computer proficiency

Stress management

Time management

Decisive judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your experience matters

Centerpoint - Georgetown MGA Admin is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Surgery Schedulerjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why join us

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Advancement opportunities with responsive, supportive leadership
• Continuing education opportunities
• Free Parking
• And much more...

What we're looking for

The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for scheduling patient testing, procedures, and admissions;obtains pre-cert/authorization numbers and enters in the scheduling or registration system; obtains and enters accurate insurance information; answers incoming phone calls.

How you'll contribute

A Surgery Scheduler who excels in this role:

• Schedule all patients for ancillary, surgical, and medical testing/procedures/admissions.
• Ensuring that patients are not scheduled when personnel are unavailable.
• Inform patient or physician's office staff of any carrier that is out of network or any issue that may result in a decrease of benefits.
• Inform patient or physician's office staff of any special instructions or testing requirements, and/or provide any other pertinent information or documents.
• Maintain knowledge of the scheduling reports for the next day to ensure patient registration staff are aware of patients presenting for services; appropriate testing is performed; time is available; appropriate staff are available for testing or procedures to be performed.
• Obtain physician's orders and authorization/pre-certification.
• Enter outpatient procedures in the Order Entry System.
• Ensure consistency between scheduling module and admissions module, for patients being admitted for services.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent required. Three years of directly related experience may be substituted for required education.
• Prior scheduling experience in a healthcare environment strongly preferred. Medical terminology, billing, and/or collections experience preferred.
• Computer experience required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work based upon patient/department needs.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computer, copier, telephone, fax, scanner.

Schedule: Full Time - Day

EEOC Statement

Centerpoint - Georgetown MGA Admin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Centerpoint - Georgetown MGA Admin is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.