Surgery Scheduling & Admissions Coordinator

Cleveland Clinic; Arkansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Coordinator Surgery Special Unit-Taussig Administration at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. You will oversee scheduling, patient admissions and communications with physicians to optimize OR utilization and space allocation.

Requires strong data entry, CPT/ICD coding awareness, and proficiency with Word and Excel. A high school diploma or GED is required, with two years related experience in patient access or scheduling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of computerized appointment/OR scheduling systems, patient billing, insurance processing or other related office functions to coordinate patient access.
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and/or CPT/ICD coding preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accuracy of system-wide master patient index through validation and capture of patient demographic data.
• Validates patient physician information and ensures accurate collection.
• Validates and captures primary, secondary and tertiary insurance coverage to ensure accurate billing.
• Identifies patients in need of financial counseling to ensure appropriate payment of services.
• Triage appointments based on diagnosis, patient preferences and physician specialty.
• Coordinates services and provides special instructions as requested by patient, internal physicians and referring physicians.

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Coordinator Surgery Special Unit-Taussig Administration at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. You will oversee scheduling, patient admissions and communications with physicians to optimize OR utilization and space allocation.

Requires strong data entry, CPT/ICD coding awareness, and proficiency with Word and Excel. A high school diploma or GED is required, with two years related experience in patient access or scheduling.