Surgery Scheduler - Orthopedic and Sports Care (Per Diem)

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% Per Diem Pay

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA, seeks a scheduling clerk to coordinate inpatient, outpatient surgery center, and clinic procedures, ensuring availability of space, staff, and equipment.

You will obtain insurance pre-authorizations and estimate patient copays and deductibles, supporting efficient clinic operations.

Strong medical terminology knowledge and accurate data entry are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience scheduling surgeries in a medical environment.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge including anatomy and physiology.
• Typing speed of 45 wpm.
• Solid spelling, punctuation, grammar, and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgeries for inpatient, outpatient surgery center, and outpatient clinic procedures.
• Works cooperatively with schedulers at EvergreenHealth surgical facilities.
• Obtains insurance pre-authorizations.
• Estimates copays and deductibles and informs patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Wage Range: $26.16 - $41.82 per hour

15% Per Diem Pay

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary:

Responsible for scheduling all inpatient, outpatient surgery center, and outpatient clinic procedures with standards established by EvergreenHealth Surgical Services and EvergreenHealth Surgical Center. Responsible for obtaining necessary insurance pre-authorizations. Assists in other clerical duties required for the efficient operations of the clinic.

Primary Duties:

1. Schedules surgeries in accordance with availability of space, staffing and equipment, for surgical cases done at EvergreenHealth for inpatient, outpatient surgery center, and outpatient clinic procedures.
2. Works cooperatively with the schedulers at EvergreenHealth surgical facilities.
3. Obtains insurance prior authorizations.
4. Obtains insurance benefits, including estimation of copays and deductibles and communicates same to patient.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED for the position:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 2 years of scheduling experience in a medical environment
• Strong medical terminology, including anatomy and physiology.
• Keyboarding: 45 words per minute.
• Possess spelling, punctuation, grammar and numerical skills

DESIRED for the position:

• College or vocational training in medical terminology/insurance and billing
• Experience with surgery scheduling
• Knowledge of Medicare, DSHS, and other third party reimbursement regulation