Surgery Scheduling Coordinator

Baptist Health System, Inc.; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in Louisville, KY is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator for the Colorectal Surgery team. This full-time, first-shift role manages in-office and phone scheduling, coordinating procedures in hospital and other facilities, and maintaining accurate patient records.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma and 1–3 years of clerical experience, with familiarity with medical office software and scheduling systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years clerical experience in a physician office preferred.
• Experience with scheduling software and medical record systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments for patients in office and by phone for doctors, testing, and procedures.
• Coordinate scheduling with departments (Nurse navigation, Genetics, Oncology, Radiology, etc.).
• Update medical records accordingly and ensure clear communication.
• Scan patient records into OnBase and obtain insurer authorization as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical office scheduling applications

OnBase

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group

Scheduling Coordinator

Colorectal Surgery

Louisville, KY

Full time/First shift

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual’s job. The Scheduling Coordinator may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Make appointments for patients in office and on the phone to see the doctors, testing and to schedule procedures in the hospital and at other facilities. Combined cases are scheduled at the same time of tumor removal with plastic surgeon.
• Works closely with other departments in the hospital including but not limited to Nurse navigation, Geneticists, Oncology, Surgery scheduling, Plastic Surgery and Radiology.
• Updates medical record accordingly.
• Clear and concise communication regarding surgical scheduling is very important-organizational skill is key.
• Perform other general office assignments.
• Daily scanning of patient records into OnBase
• Obtain appropriate authorization through the patient’s insurance company.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to three years clerical experience in a physician office preferred.
• Computer knowledge such as Medical Office and Scheduling Applications preferred.

Scheduling Coordinator, Coordinator, Scheduler, Clinic

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.