Scheduling/Billing Coordinator - Surgical Services

Job Description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center – Opening in 5!

When open in early 5, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than years! This teaching hospital will integrate clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This clinical integration will establish a robust system of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital will include beds (with the ability to expand to beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics, a community space, a -car garage and a helipad for emergency transports.

We are seeking an experienced

Our ideal candidate under general supervision, schedules all division surgeries. Proficient in-patient scheduling, professional telephone etiquette and customer satisfaction in support of the mission of CHRMC. Surgical scheduler duties involve scheduling for hospital outpatient/inpatient along with Ambulatory Surgery Center along with changing and cancelling appointments. Ability to effectively function as a member of a collaborative team. Ability to independently organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities. Schedules and coordinates all elective surgical procedures allowing adequate time for each procedure according to the Physicians historical time. Obtain and enters the necessary booking information from the surgeon’s office accurately. Attempts to schedule similar type cases in the same room to increase efficiency. Communicates special equipment, instrument, and supply requests to appropriate associates. Refers conflicts and procedural questions to OR Clinical Coordinator or designee. Obtains missing patient information, equipment needs, CPT codes and special request from physician’s office for a complete and accurate surgical posting. Communicate any changes affecting the next day surgical schedule to Lead Scheduler, Scheduling Supervisor, OR Clinical Coordinator or designee and other members of the health team affected by the changes. Develop and promotes a constructive, positive atmosphere withing the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow team members. Will attempt to consolidate the schedule as much as possible, closing open gaps whenever possible. Performs other duties as assigned.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.3 billion in 3. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately , employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. .

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Surgical posting experience preferred

Skills:

• Excellent computer skills
• Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Analytical thinking ability to assimilate information and make decisions based upon guidelines.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Accuracy and speed in typing
• Understands the usage of the system s security and systems interface (i.e.Cerner, SMS, Sorian, SecureNet, and Forms on Demand)
• Understands the appropriate usage of the master menu, inpatient/outpatient flow, census, verification, comments/inquiry, maintaining and upgrading accounts and reconciliation processes
• Understands downtime procedures