Scheduler-Orthopedics-Montour Sports Complex

Company: Allegheny Health Network Job Description: General Overview: This job schedules surgeries, tests, procedures, and office visits; obtains authorizations from insurance carriers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Schedules and coordinates operating room, primary care and specialty office visits, tests, procedures and/or surgeries. (30%) Completes reservation forms for hospitals; completes and delivers physician orders for upcoming procedures; tracks medical clearances; obtains all billing information. (30%) Obtains authorizations for inpatient and outpatient procedures. (30%) Transcribes reports, notes and correspondence; answers phones and takes appropriate actions; files patient information in the medical record and prepares charts; performs general office tasks. (10%) Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of medical terminology. Experience with ICD-10 and CPT codes. Computer experience and keyboard skills. Preferred Associate’s Degree. PC database and word processing skills. Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co