Senior Scheduler

Senior Scheduler

Position Summary

In addition to all Outpatient Services Coordinator responsibilities maintains surgical and/or procedural schedule and coordinates all aspects of the process.

Responsibilities

Schedules confirms and coordinates patient appointments including treatment/therapy diagnostic tests and surgery with urgency

Coordinates with physician offices to balance providers availability and patient needs

Provides patients with surgical and procedural information related to preparation and instructions as appropriate

Mitigates procedural denials through accurate completion of case request and ongoing monitoring of authorization status from patients insurance company

Collaborates closely with authorization team payers utilization management surgical/clinical team and coding to ensure correct procedure is planned and prepared for

Demonstrates ability to plan and assess the specific needs for various surgical procedures including equipment instruments and staffing and to coordinate with outside departments to meet surgeons requests (i.e. radiology pathology infusion etc.)

Maintains and coordinates providers schedules to assure efficient utilization of block time

Performs unit specific competencies per unit standards

Performs other related duties as assigned

Familiar with standard concepts practices and procedures within the field

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Minimum 2 years experience as a Health Unit Coordinator Administrative Assistant Scheduler OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience

Working knowledge of medical terminology confidentiality HIPAA and electronic health record systems required

EPIC experience preferred

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs

Must be able to maintain a sitting position

Typical equipment used in an office job

Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height

Repetitive movements

This role may be eligible for partial or full remote work status depending on defined business needs work assignment system resources and prior approval

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being a Gallup Great Workplace No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage including fully employerpaid options for eligible fulltime employees plus affordable plans for parttime begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental vision life and pet insurance with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pretax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%6%
• Competitive pay plus night weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Awardwinning wellness program with coaching financial wellness resources and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality person-centered healthcare team we cant wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Grey Mora at or Front Desk or email with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age disability veteran status or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race color national origin age disability veteran status or sex.

Required Experience:

Senior IC