Scheduling Coordinator

Baptist Healthcare System•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Baptist Health Medical Group is looking for a Scheduling Coordinator to join their Lexington Orthopedics Practice! Job Summary: Scheduling Coordinator will schedule appointments, diagnostic tests/procedures and surgeries. These may include, but are not limited to: follow up appointments, surgeries / procedures, colonoscopy appointments, physician consultations, and post op appointments. The Scheduling Specialist will obtain all precertifications and referrals needed, as well as processing required documentation, medical records, forms and Kasper Reports. Specific offices may require the Scheduling Specialist to maintain hospital cards and transmit to appropriate staff and facilities. This position may be responsible for providing back-up for the front office or the medical assistant. This position may also be responsible for verifying accuracy of the provider’s schedule in the electronic scheduling software. If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
One to Five years’ experience in medical field; preferably in a Specialty physician office setting.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical assistant experience preferable.

Responsibilities

Schedule appointments, diagnostic tests/procedures and surgeries.
Obtain all precertifications and referrals needed.
Process required documentation, medical records, forms and Kasper Reports.
Maintain hospital cards and transmit to appropriate staff and facilities.
Provide back-up for the front office or the medical assistant.
Verify accuracy of the provider’s schedule in the electronic scheduling software.