Surgery Scheduling & Pre-Authorization Specialist

Summa Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Summa Health System is seeking a scheduling professional based in Akron, OH. This role oversees scheduling of inpatient and outpatient procedures, tests, and related studies, coordinating with physicians and patients to ensure timely and accurate authorization and scheduling.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with competitive pay and benefits as part of Summa Health System's comprehensive program.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; healthcare coursework preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in a medical office or clinical setting.
• Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel; basic data entry.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to interact with patients and staff respectfully and confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling all inpatient and outpatient surgery and medical procedures, tests and studies ordered by the physician.
• Provide status updates and communicate necessary information to patients and physicians regarding procedure authorization and scheduling.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Scheduling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Summa Health System is seeking a scheduling professional based in Akron, OH. This role oversees scheduling of inpatient and outpatient procedures, tests, and related studies, coordinating with physicians and patients to ensure timely and accurate authorization and scheduling.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with competitive pay and benefits as part of Summa Health System's comprehensive program.