Clinic Surgery Scheduling Coordinator – Gastroenterology

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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.

Experience as a Medical Assistant, LPN, or EMT is strongly preferred.

• 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

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 – 20 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 – 20 pounds

    SQUAT Repetitive

    SQUAT Static (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 FORWARD at waist

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    REACH – Forward

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist