Licensed Practical Nurse Scheduler (LPN)|Centralized Scheduler | MCK Centralized Scheduling Position Available In Dauphin, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type:

Regular WorkShift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The payrange for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependentupon experience. $19.25 – $31.00 Position Highlights A BriefOverview The Centralized Scheduler is responsible for responding tooutpatient diagnostic orders from physicians for hospitaldepartments; interpret physician request for diagnostic test andschedule single to multiple tests according to required patientcare protocols. This position requites the ability to determinemedical necessity validation and handle medical information alongwith transpiring medical orders into the health information system.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Associate’s Science in Medical Assisting from an accrediteduniversity/college and/or 3-5 years hospital, medical office,clinic, or hospital business operations experience

PreferredEducation, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

4-6 yearshospital, medical office, clinic, hospital business operationsand/or Admitting Department experience Varied Shifts,Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm; 64hrs/2wks This position can beremote after 6-8 months of in-house orientation MUST Live within150 miles from Sioux Falls, SD You Belong at Avera Be part of amultidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of MovingHealth Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. ABrief Overview Responsible to accept and coordinate the intake ofpatients and physician orders. Interprets requests from physicianorders and coordinates scheduling for patients. Provides timely,accurate information to patients/caregivers, healthcare staff andproviders. What you will do Ensures the timely and accurate intakeand scheduling of patients by gathering and disseminating necessaryinformation. Communicates with patients, family, physicians andstaff as needed to obtain necessary orders and to coordinate thepatient’s scheduled visits. Provides patient explanation andeducation as necessary to respond to patient questions. Performsaudits as requested by the manager. Completes timely and accurateclinical documentation. Assists with initial and subsequentinsurance authorizations when needed. Essential Qualifications Theindividual must be able to work the hours specified. To performthis job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential job function satisfactorily including having visualacuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability tocommunicate effectively with others, hear, understand anddistinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and thoselisted above are representative of the knowledge, skills, andabilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as theaccommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Board of Nursing An active licensein the state of practice Upon Hire 1-3 years healthcare experienceExpectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application ofAvera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles toserve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’svalues of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’sstandards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, andEngagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintainconfidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment,coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring aproductive and efficient environment. Comply with safetyprinciples, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, butnot limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA ifapplicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer awide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-timeemployees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today andinto the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Freehealth insurance options, for full-time single coverage on AveraHigh Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contributionfor retirement Career development guided by hands-on training andmentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, VeteranStatus, or other categories protected by law. If you are anindividual with a disability and would like to request anaccommodation for help with your online application, please call1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .