Scheduling Coordinator Orthopedics

Baptist Healthcare System • Louisville, KY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking a full-time Scheduling Coordinator for their Orthopedics department in the St. Matthews area. This role operates on a first shift schedule. The primary responsibility is to manage patient appointments for doctors, testing, and procedures in hospitals and other facilities. This includes coordinating combined cases, such as tumor removal with a plastic surgeon. The role requires close collaboration with various hospital departments, including Nurse Navigation, Genetics, Oncology, Surgery Scheduling, Plastic Surgery, and Radiology. Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring clear, concise communication regarding surgical scheduling are crucial. General office duties and daily scanning of patient records into OnBase are also part of the role. Obtaining appropriate insurance authorization is a key task.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to three years clerical experience in a physician office preferred.
• Computer knowledge such as Medical Office and Scheduling Applications preferred.
• Clear and concise communication regarding surgical scheduling.
• Organizational skill is key.

Responsibilities

• Make appointments for patients in office and on the phone to see the doctors, testing and to schedule procedures in the hospital and at other facilities.
• Schedule combined cases at the same time of tumor removal with plastic surgeon.
• Work closely with other departments in the hospital including but not limited to Nurse navigation, Geneticists, Oncology, Surgery scheduling, Plastic Surgery and Radiology.
• Update medical record accordingly.
• Perform other general office assignments.
• Daily scanning of patient records into OnBase.
• Obtain appropriate authorization through the patient's insurance company.

What This Job Offers

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