Coordinates the scheduling of surgeries and related procedures.
Job Responsibilities
Schedules appointment times using computerized scheduling programs.
May communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure availability of facilities and staff.
Communicates with patients and/or their families to provide necessary preprocedure instructions and/or to confirm appointments.
Performs insurance verification and/or preauthorizations as necessary.
May be responsible for managing the referral work queue entering patient demographic information and scanning documents into an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
May correspond with referring providers and/or patients for reports information exchange scheduling xrays and paperwork.
May provide administrative support for Physicians or Nurse Practitioners.
Qualifications
High school diploma General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred
No experience required
BLS Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under general supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.
Physical Demands
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Occasionally
Sitting: Frequently
Lifting 025 lbs: Rarely
Lifting 2575 lbs: Never
Lifting over 75 lbs: Never
Carrying 025 lbs: Rarely
Carrying 2575 lbs: Never
Carrying over 75 lbs: Never
Pushing/Pulling 025 lbs: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling 2575 lbs: Never
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Never
Climbing: Rarely
Bending/Stooping: Rarely
Kneeling: Rarely
Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
Reaching: Occasionally
Talking: Frequently
Hearing: Occasionally
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Never
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
Running: Never
Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles surpass goals celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE We focus on service to patients customers and team members by anticipating their needs thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
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