Surgery Scheduler - OrthoKansas Lawrence Memorial Hospital - 3.6 Lawrence, KS Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Qualifications Phone communication In-person customer service High school diploma or GED Computer skills Telephone systems Medical terminology Office phone management Full Job Description Something special starts here. You can't define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full - with joy, purpose and lifelong health - it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you're looking for at LMH Health. You'll find everything you're looking for at

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JOB SUMMARY

The Surgery Scheduler schedules all surgical procedures and assures that all of the appropriate clinical and insurance coding information is collected for the surgery schedule. Scheduler receives requests to schedule procedures from physician offices and schedules the procedure according to established guidelines. Scheduler provides accurate information and maintains open communication with hospital departments and physician offices regarding schedule changes. They also monitor adequacy of inventory for medical operations and create purchase requests as needed. This position requires periods of extensive sitting and phone work. It also requires other repetitive motions (e.g., bending, stooping, twisting, walking, standing, reaching overhead, pushing or pulling). Manual dexterity is required, as is the ability to concentrate on detail in the midst of other activity.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedules surgery procedures using Cerner/Surginet via in person, phone, fax and electronically Gathers and records person demographics and insurance information Answers the phones in a professional and courteous manner Completes daily surgical schedule and distributes as appropriate Assures appropriate coordination with other hospital departments when special surgical needs occur Maintain open communication with other departments when the schedules change to allow them to more effectively manage their time Utilize adequate knowledge of CPT coding Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information following HIPAA guidelines Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail Orders office supplies Performs chart audits, as needed Coordinate TrackCore tissue and Implant management software system with Materials Management All other duties as assigned Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position Successful Candidate will have: Excellent organization skills and be detail oriented Highly skilled in verbal communication, problem solving and prioritization

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Basic understanding of medical terminology. Excellent phone and customer service. Proficient use of computer software, telephone systems and general office equipment.

Preferred:

A minimum of one (1) year scheduling experience. Our Cultural Beliefs People First Integrity Matters Better Together At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.