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Monument Health
Surgery Scheduling Specialist | Rapid City Hospital
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What they do
A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.
$42,930 / year median in South Dakota
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Surgery Scheduling Specialist | Rapid City Hospital Monument Health flexible benefit account, paid time off, tuition assistance United States, South Dakota, Rapid City 677 Cathedral Drive (Show on map) Aug 10, 2026
Current Employees:
If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career"icon on your homepage. Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department RCH Surgical Services Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Starting Pay Rate Range $18.00- $22.
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
Job Description Essential Functions:
Recognizes emergency situations, assists with notification and direction of personnel, and initiates appropriate responses. Communicates the need for preauthorization for exams prior to completion of exam scheduling. Communicates with clients to ensure exam times are acceptable, requirements for exams are understood, and checks for resource conflicts. Documents changes in scheduled exams and patient demographics in the appropriate systems. Ensures all orders placed in the system meet the time frame requested by the provider ordering the exam. Acts as a resource for scheduling issues and new employees. Arranges the schedule if cases cancel or add-ons occur so that the rooms will be well utilized. Completes all assigned clerical activities. Contributes to patient care; i.e. specimens to lab, blood to unit, cleaning carts and placing clean linens, clean OR's) in accordance with unit guidelines. Contributes to the permanent document of patient data. Able to prioritize physician's orders and initiate appropriate action in a timely manner. Accurately transcribes physician's orders. Acts as a receptionist and participates in admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. Uses excellent customer service skills with all communications with all customers; i.e. all members of the perioperative team, providers, patient/family, all MH caregivers. Utilizes sound judgment in the reporting of data and in the provision of patient care. All other duties as assigned.Additional Requirements Required:
EducationHigh School Diploma/GED Equivalent Preferred:
Experience- 1+ years of
Healthcare Experience Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.