SCA Health
Scheduler - Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery
SCA Health, Mokena, Illinois, United States, 60448
Scheduler - Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Mokena, IllinoisCtr for Minimally Invasive SurgHealthcare DeliveryRegularFull-time1USD $23.00/Hr.USD $28.00/Hr.36814Job Description
Overview
Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.
As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.
The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going—and the growing career opportunities for YOU.
Responsibilities
Responsible for scheduling all outpatient surgeries and procedures as requested by the physician or the physician’s office staff.Responsible for obtaining and adding patient demographics and insurance information into the billing system.Responsible for contacting payers to verify patient benefits and obtain necessary authorization.Coordinates efforts with the Director of Nursing to ensure availability of needed equipment, requested staff, and/or ancillary services.Prepares and distributes the daily surgery schedule to the Nursing Managers, RNs, Pre-Op and PACU Nurse and Technicians, Business Office Manager.Responsible for capturing complete and accurate clinical, demographic and insurance information on patients scheduled at the surgery center.Responsible for communicating to the Director of Nursing, and other appropriate employees, for same day and next day add-on cases.Responsible for communicating any potential scheduling conflicts to the Director of Nursing.Promptly communicates any patient problems to the Business Office Manager and/or Director of Nursing.Maintains positive communications with the medical staff members and their office personnel.Responsible for tracking cancellations.Responsible for monitoring and maintaining and releasing block time.Responsible for preparing daily bank deposits for monies received at the surgery center.Cross-training to cover the front desk for lunches, breaks, and extended absences of the Receptionist/Admitting Clerk.
The Scheduler shall also be cross trained in medical records, chart preparation, collections, and patient account advocacy duties.Perform other clerical duties as directed by the Business Office Manager.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED requiredMinimum one (1) year scheduling experience in an ambulatory surgery facility, acute-care hospital, or doctor’s officeAttendancePunctualityAbility to meet deadlinesExperience in HST/HST Case Coordination strongly preferred, but not requiredStrong verbal and written communication skillsExperience with answering a high volume of calls in a professional mannerAttention to detail, self-motivated, ability to meet deadlinesMust be able to type with speed and accuracy.
Qualified candidates may be asked to take a typing test on-site as part of the interview process and must receive a passing scoreAbility to complete work with minimal supervision and able to work both independently and in a team environmentAssists with other Business Office duties and Business Office cross training as assignedProficient with Outlook emailComputer experience requiredAdheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulationsMust have minimum one year experience in medical terminologyMust have experience with commercial, Medicare, Workers’ Compensation insuranceMeets all punctuality and attendance requirements, adheres to lunch schedules and breaksMust be flexible with various shifts/hours, including SaturdaysUSD $23.00/Hr. USD $28.00/Hr.
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Mokena, IllinoisCtr for Minimally Invasive SurgHealthcare DeliveryRegularFull-time1USD $23.00/Hr.USD $28.00/Hr.36814Job Description
Overview
Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.
As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.
The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going—and the growing career opportunities for YOU.
Responsibilities
Responsible for scheduling all outpatient surgeries and procedures as requested by the physician or the physician’s office staff.Responsible for obtaining and adding patient demographics and insurance information into the billing system.Responsible for contacting payers to verify patient benefits and obtain necessary authorization.Coordinates efforts with the Director of Nursing to ensure availability of needed equipment, requested staff, and/or ancillary services.Prepares and distributes the daily surgery schedule to the Nursing Managers, RNs, Pre-Op and PACU Nurse and Technicians, Business Office Manager.Responsible for capturing complete and accurate clinical, demographic and insurance information on patients scheduled at the surgery center.Responsible for communicating to the Director of Nursing, and other appropriate employees, for same day and next day add-on cases.Responsible for communicating any potential scheduling conflicts to the Director of Nursing.Promptly communicates any patient problems to the Business Office Manager and/or Director of Nursing.Maintains positive communications with the medical staff members and their office personnel.Responsible for tracking cancellations.Responsible for monitoring and maintaining and releasing block time.Responsible for preparing daily bank deposits for monies received at the surgery center.Cross-training to cover the front desk for lunches, breaks, and extended absences of the Receptionist/Admitting Clerk.
The Scheduler shall also be cross trained in medical records, chart preparation, collections, and patient account advocacy duties.Perform other clerical duties as directed by the Business Office Manager.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED requiredMinimum one (1) year scheduling experience in an ambulatory surgery facility, acute-care hospital, or doctor’s officeAttendancePunctualityAbility to meet deadlinesExperience in HST/HST Case Coordination strongly preferred, but not requiredStrong verbal and written communication skillsExperience with answering a high volume of calls in a professional mannerAttention to detail, self-motivated, ability to meet deadlinesMust be able to type with speed and accuracy.
Qualified candidates may be asked to take a typing test on-site as part of the interview process and must receive a passing scoreAbility to complete work with minimal supervision and able to work both independently and in a team environmentAssists with other Business Office duties and Business Office cross training as assignedProficient with Outlook emailComputer experience requiredAdheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulationsMust have minimum one year experience in medical terminologyMust have experience with commercial, Medicare, Workers’ Compensation insuranceMeets all punctuality and attendance requirements, adheres to lunch schedules and breaksMust be flexible with various shifts/hours, including SaturdaysUSD $23.00/Hr. USD $28.00/Hr.
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