Scheduler-Orthopedics

Highmark Health • Cranberry Township, PA

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About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job schedules surgeries, tests, procedures, and office visits; obtains authorizations from insurance carriers. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Schedules and coordinates operating room, primary care and specialty office visits, tests, procedures and/or surgeries. (30%) Completes reservation forms for hospitals; completes and delivers physician orders for upcoming procedures; tracks medical clearances; obtains all billing information. (30%) Obtains authorizations for inpatient and outpatient procedures. (30%) Transcribes reports, notes and correspondence; answers phones and take appropriate actions; files patient information in the medical record and prepares charts; performs general office tasks. (10%) Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with ICD-10 and CPT codes.
• Computer experience and keyboard skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree.
• PC database and word processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates operating room, primary care and specialty office visits, tests, procedures and/or surgeries.
• Completes reservation forms for hospitals; completes and delivers physician orders for upcoming procedures; tracks medical clearances; obtains all billing information.
• Obtains authorizations for inpatient and outpatient procedures.
• Transcribes reports, notes and correspondence; answers phones and take appropriate actions; files patient information in the medical record and prepares charts; performs general office tasks.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED