Clinic Surgery Scheduling Coordinator - Gastroenterology - Samaritan Health Services : Job Details

Summary

Join our team as a Procedure Scheduler and play a vital role in coordinating patient care while working in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment. This position offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with both patients and medical staff, while honing your organizational and communication skills in a meaningful, rewarding role.

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  • Performs surgery scheduling duties, as well as prior authorization, coding and general office duties.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  • Samaritan Gastroenterology serves Linn, Benton, Lincoln, and parts of Marion and neighboring counties. Our team of physicians, physician associates, nurses, and support staff work together to provide full-spectrum care of our patients' digestive health.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Post-secondary courses in Medical Terminology, computer applications and secretarial skills, or equivalent required.
  • Experience and/or training in a hospital or medical office doing similar tasks preferred.
  • Experience and/or training in reception or a customer service setting required.
  • Experience and/or training with delegated health care services and ICD-10 and CPT coding required.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.
  • Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
  • Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
  • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
  • Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely(1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally(11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently(34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually(67– 100% of the time)

    WALK - INCLINE

    LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0 -36 ) 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT(Knee to chest: 24 -54 ) 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT(Waist to Eye: up to 54 ) 0 - 20 Lbs

    CARRY1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CARRY2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    SQUATRepetitive

    SQUATStatic (hold>30 sec)

    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

    PULL (0-20 pounds force)

    STAND

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    KNEEL(on knees)

    REACH- Upward

    SIT

    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

    BEND FORWARDat waist

    ROTATE TRUNKSitting

    ROTATE TRUNKStanding

    REACH -Forward

    MANUAL DEXTERITYHands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCHFingers

    GRASPHand/Fist