Surgery Scheduler - IRMC Physician Group - Gastroenterology - Full Time

IRMC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

IRMC Physician Group in Indiana, PA is seeking a friendly Surgery Scheduler to join the Gastroenterology team. The role coordinates pre-op and scheduling activities, verifies patient information, and ensures accurate surgical lists are communicated to providers and billing.

You will interact with patients, clinics, and hospital staff, handle insurance verification, collect copays, and travel to other IPG offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma; medical secretarial or related preferred.
• Basic understanding of medical terms and abbreviations.
• Experience with office software and scheduling systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-registration and coordinate with office, OR, preregistration department and surgery centers.
• Provide patient service by obtaining/verifying demographic and insurance information.
• Verify insurance eligibility and discuss patient financial responsibilities.
• Inform patients about appointment/procedure instructions and answer questions.
• Discuss payment options and refer to Financial Counselors as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient registration and scheduling lists; ensure timely communication.

Education

High school diploma

Medical secretarial/secretarial training preferred

Job description

Surgery Scheduler - IRMC Physician Group - Gastroenterology - Full Time

Job Category: Patient Care

Requisition Number: SURGE002937

• Posted : October 26, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Indiana, PA 15701, USA

Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-registration function in conjunction with the office, OR, preregistration department and/or surgery centers.
• Provide excellent customer service during phone calls to patients to obtain or verify demographic information, insurance information and other required data.
• To verify eligibility of patient’s insurance and discuss the correct discrepancies with the patient at the time of preregistration: to communicate hospital policy on collection of patient’s out of pocket responsibility and inform patient of amount to be paid at time prior to service.
• To provide patient with instructions relative to a scheduled appointment/procedure and answer customers’ questions about their anticipated service.
• To discuss financial options available for payment of patient liability and refer patients to Financial Counselors for pre-collection or assistance in application for financial assistance programs.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy in pre-registration to facilitate a smooth registration process for the patient upon arrival for service and final registration.
• Collects copays or coinsurances from insured patients and provided receipts when warranted.
• Answers telephones, screens and directs incoming calls and messages to the appropriate party according to organization policy.
• Generates surgical lists and communicates the schedules to the rest of the office, billing department and Providers in a timely manner.
• Maintains an accurate filing system for insurance eligibility lists and office forms related to the position
• Follows up with no-shows or cancelation when appropriate. Also will confirm procedures with the patients in a timely manner prior as a reminder to the patient.
• Maintains an orderly, neat and clean work area.
• Travel to other IPG offices when needed to cover when requested.
• Performs other tasks as requested.

General Tasks:

• Cover office operations as needed
• Adhere to IHPS Policies and procedures
• Model appropriate customer services with patient, physicians, and employees
• Assist the Provider by sending approved electronic prescription via the electronic health record

Qualifications

Minimum Education required: Must be a high school graduate. Business or medical secretarial graduate or equivalent preferred. Current CPR certification preferred.

Knowledge Of :Modern operational method germane to a medical practice; clerical equipment, operations and processes; must have basic understanding of medical terms and abbreviations; usage of computer systems; various medical forms, reports and processing methods; possess a fundamental knowledge of basic billing procedures; individuals working in front office must have a clear understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the patient/physician relationship.

Ability To :Make a great first impression and sustain it; answer multilane telephones; operate a 10-key adding machine by touch; operate or learn to operate automated systems, personal computers and fax machines; employ tact, diplomacy and compassion with all types of people; communicate well irrespective of the medium; exhibit strong interpersonal skills; maintain cooperative relationships with staff members, patients and physicians; communicate clearly and concisely; process a variety of medical reports and correspondence; follow set outlines and be alert to variations and make decisions accordingly; persons working in this position must maintain organized and accurate records; exercise team coordination skills; serve as patient advocate; understand and enforce the financial policy of the practice and recognize and correct costly data capture errors.

The IRMC Physician Group is proud to maintain a great work-life balance & company culture, competitive salary & benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

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