Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Scheduling Clerk Coordinator

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEdinburg, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Two years of healthcare experience in patient access services, scheduling and patient financial services, or a physician office is preferred.
Knowledge of International Classification of Diseases and Current Procedural Terminology coding is required.
Certification as a medical coder or at least one year of physician coding experience is strongly preferred.
Verbal ability to communicate effectively with staff members and hospital personnel is required.
Computer and typing skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and the ability to create spreadsheets in Excel are required.
Willingness to be cross-trained in other areas is required.
Must comply with the South Texas Health System Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, required training, and reporting of suspected compliance issues.
A high school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

Perform the primary functions of a Central Scheduling Coordinator in the Central Scheduling Department for outpatient ancillary and surgical departments.
Demonstrate knowledge of computer software, coding, and outpatient procedures for the Texas/Oklahoma region.
Work closely with ancillary departments, patients, and physician offices.
Manage a high volume of incoming calls to schedule services.
Register patients and verify benefits for scheduled ancillary services in the Texas/Oklahoma region.
Routinely work Monday through Friday, with possible assignment to after-hours and weekend work.

Desired Qualifications

Two years of healthcare experience in patient access services, scheduling and patient financial services, or a physician office.
Certification as a medical coder or at least one year of physician coding experience.
An associate's degree.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs the primary functions of a Central Scheduling Coordinator within the Central Scheduling Department for outpatient ancillary/surgical departments by demonstrating knowledge in computer software, coding, and outpatient procedures for the TX/OK Region. The Central Scheduling Coordinator will work closely with ancillary departments, patients, and physician offices. Will manage a high volume of incoming calls to schedule services. Registers patients and verifies benefits for the TX/OK Region- ancillary services scheduled . The Centralized Scheduling Coordinator routinely works Monday through Friday, and can be assigned to work after hours and weekends. (This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.)

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Two (2) years of healthcare experience in PAS, Scheduling & PFS, or physician office preferred.
2. Knowledge of ICD and CPT coding.
3. Certified Medical Coder or minimum one year physician coding strongly preferred.
4. Verbal ability is required to communicate effectively with other staff members and hospital personnel.
5. Computer/Typing skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office. Able to create spreadsheets in Excel.
6. Willingness to be cross trained to other areas
7. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:
1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Associate’s degree preferred.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded: 1978

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