Surgery Scheduler & Insurance Specialist

mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Clinic Scheduler/Insurance Specialist to manage surgery scheduling and patient financial accounts. Responsibilities include verifying benefits, pre-authorizations, and coordinating referrals while maintaining excellent patient communication.

The role requires medical terminology knowledge, strong computer skills, and professional telephone etiquette. You will work closely with the clinic team to ensure smooth scheduling and accurate financial processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience as a surgery scheduler preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and scheduling processes is essential.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all surgery-related appointments and coordinate with surgical teams.
• Verify patient insurance, pre-certifications and referrals as needed.
• Maintain and manage accurate scheduling and interdepartmental communication.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Telephone etiquette

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Clinic Scheduler/Insurance Specialist to manage surgery scheduling and patient financial accounts. Responsibilities include verifying benefits, pre-authorizations, and coordinating referrals while maintaining excellent patient communication.

The role requires medical terminology knowledge, strong computer skills, and professional telephone etiquette. You will work closely with the clinic team to ensure smooth scheduling and accurate financial processes.