Job Description
Samaritan Health Services
Summary
Join our team as a Procedure Scheduler and play a vital role in coordinating patient care while working in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment. This position offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with both patients and medical staff, while honing your organizational and communication skills in a meaningful, rewarding role.
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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
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Performs surgery scheduling duties, as well as prior authorization, coding and general office duties.
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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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Samaritan Gastroenterology serves Linn, Benton, Lincoln, and parts of Marion and neighboring counties. Our team of physicians, physician associates, nurses, and support staff work together to provide full-spectrum care of our patients’ digestive health.
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EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Post-secondary courses in Medical Terminology, computer applications and secretarial skills, or equivalent required.
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Experience and/or training in a hospital or medical office doing similar tasks preferred.
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Experience and/or training in reception or a customer service setting required.
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Experience and/or training with delegated health care services and ICD-10 and CPT coding required.
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KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
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Service Orientation – Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.
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Clerical – Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
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Confidentiality – Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
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Time Management – Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
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Team Building – Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
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Social Perceptiveness – Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Rarely
(1 – 10% of the time)Occasionally
(11 – 33% of the time)Frequently
(34 – 66% of the time)Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)WALK – INCLINE
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0″-36″) 20 – 40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24″-54″) 0 – 20 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54″) 0 – 20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 – 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 – 20 pounds
SQUAT Repetitive
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
STAND
CLIMB – STAIRS
KNEEL (on knees)
REACH – Upward
SIT
WALK – LEVEL SURFACE
BEND FORWARD at waist
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH – Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
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