Traveling Orthopedics Scheduler & Office Coordinator

Highmark Health; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Scheduling Coordinator to manage surgeries, tests, procedures and office visits across seven locations. You will obtain authorizations and coordinate across departments in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10/CPT codes, and strong computer/typing skills. Travel between sites is required to ensure timely patient care and accurate charting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with ICD-10 and CPT codes.
• Computer experience and keyboard skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates operating room, primary care and specialty visits, tests, procedures and/or surgeries.
• Completes reservation forms for hospitals; completes and delivers physician orders for upcoming procedures; tracks medical clearances; obtains all billing information.
• Obtains authorizations for inpatient and outpatient procedures.
• Transcribes reports, notes and correspondence; answers phones and take appropriate actions; files patient information in the medical record and prepares charts; performs general office tasks.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing/Keyboard skills

Computer literacy

Phone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

PC databases

Word processing

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Scheduling Coordinator to manage surgeries, tests, procedures and office visits across seven locations. You will obtain authorizations and coordinate across departments in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10/CPT codes, and strong computer/typing skills. Travel between sites is required to ensure timely patient care and accurate charting.