Surgery Scheduling Specialist Anderson Vascular Surgery

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Bon Secours

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Scheduling Specialist - Kenwood Vascular Surgery - Anderson

Job Summary:

Coordinates and schedules patient testing or procedures including interacting with physician offices other health care providers and staff in departments that provide services to ensure patients are scheduled as soon as possible. Obtains scheduling orders instructs patients and enters data into the hospital computer system. Gathers updates and maintains daily records of scheduled patients. Demonstrates knowledge of provider and non-provider payers and communicates to patient physician precertification and other appropriate departments. Maintains statistical data for department supervisor as requested to determine scheduling volume patient types and number procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Gathers and interprets relatively complex patient data from physician offices and/or patient daily to enable scheduling of testing surgical procedures and pre-certification when required. May be responsible for pre-registration of self-scheduled patients.

• Provides physician office staff and/or patient with hospital approved instructions regarding test preparation. Answers questions pertaining to testing scheduling and testing preparation. Refers patient to specialty area staff instructions which are outside of the ordinary.

• Enters patient scheduling information into computer updates patient demographic and insurance information and provides pre-registration forms which include testing information for registering the patient prior to testing.

• Used as a resource in resolving testing/ procedures discrepancies and is used as a resource in finding solutions to problems with patient testing and scheduling. Obtains approval from department designed contract and/or supervisor for non-routine appointment scheduling.

• Checks for medical necessity for patients at time of scheduling.

• Works with departments to schedule stat patients. Coordinates scheduling with multiple facilities or departments to ensure outpatients are scheduled as soon as possible.

• Compiles and prepares statistical data as requested.

• Responsible for performing all other duties such as filing photocopying and relaying data as assigned.

• Promotes strong customer focus and handles all calls with professionalism.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Associate degree in business Healthcare or related field (preferred)

Combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

Licensure/Certification:

None

Experience:

Experience with data entry (preferred)

Typing (45-50) WPM (preferred)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .