Surgery Scheduler - Pain Center

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans (457(b) / 401(a) with

Tuition assistance

Free parking

Job summary

EvergreenHealth is seeking a scheduling specialist to manage procedures across inpatient, outpatient surgery center, and outpatient clinic settings. You will obtain insurance pre-authorizations and assist with clerical duties to support efficient clinic operations.

The role requires two years of medical scheduling experience, solid medical terminology knowledge, and accurate keyboarding skills. A high school diploma is required, with preferred college or vocational training in medical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Scheduling experience

Medical terminology

Typing 45 wpm

Spelling/grammar/numerical skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College or vocational training in medical terminology/insurance and billing

Job description

Wage Range: $27.45 - $43.92 per hour

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

Benefit Information

Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well‑wellness.

Medical, vision and dental insurance

• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

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