Surgery Scheduling & Admin Support Specialist

Denton Surgery Center, LLC; Oceanside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Oceanside, CA is seeking an organized administrative support specialist to assist the facility with medical records, credentialing, admissions/intake, billing and related office duties. You will help schedule surgeries, verify insurance, and communicate payment policies to patients.

The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently or in a team, and flexibility to cover various shifts. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in health care and minimum of one-year experience in surgery scheduling procedures preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as function within a team.
• Have a basic knowledge of surgery scheduling, receptionist and registration responsibilities; and must possess the ability to handle stress.
• The candidate must be flexible with hours and be able to work whichever shift is to be covered.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgeries in the surgery template, coordinating with physician offices.
• Answers phone in a pleasant manner and assists physician offices and patients efficiently.
• Performs pre-registration and ensures authorization is obtained prior to surgery.
• Maintains log for cancelled appointments.
• Performs various clerical duties including photocopying, mailing surveys and chart preparation.
• Keeps scheduling area clean and orderly.
• Verifies all scheduled cases promptly.
• Discusses payment policies and options with patients as needed.
• Documents insurance verification and patient calls in the patient’s account.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Surgery scheduling

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

SCA Health in Oceanside, CA is seeking an organized administrative support specialist to assist the facility with medical records, credentialing, admissions/intake, billing and related office duties. You will help schedule surgeries, verify insurance, and communicate payment policies to patients.

The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently or in a team, and flexibility to cover various shifts. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.