What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler - Advanced Surgery position at LifePoint Hospitals Inc?
Job Info
Your experience matters
Raleigh General is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Scheduler – Advanced Surgery, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Scheduler within the Advanced Surgery department, who excels in this role will schedule patient testing/procedures/admissions, obtains pre-cert/authorization numbers and enters in the registration system, obtains and enters accurate insurance information and answers incoming patient phone calls. Additional duties include:
- Informs patient or physician's office staff of any carrier that is out of network or any issue that may result in a decrease of benefits.
- Informs patient or physician's office staff of any special instructions or testing requirements, and/or provides any other pertinent information or documents.
- Maintains knowledge of the scheduling reports for the next day to ensure patient registration staff are aware of patients presenting for services, appropriate testing is performed; time is available; staff are available for testing or procedures.
- Obtains physician's orders and authorization/pre-certification. Enters outpatient procedures in the Order Entry System.
- Ensures consistency between scheduling module and admissions module, for patients being admitted for services.
Schedule: This is a Full Time, Benefited position. The work schedule for this role is Monday – Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Occasional overtime may be available.
What we’re looking for
Qualified applicants must have completed High School diploma or equivalent as a requirement or at least 3 years of direct medical scheduling experience may be substituted for the required education. Additional requirements include:
- Medical office and terminology experience preferred.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computer, copier, telephone, fax, scanner. Computer experience required
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
More about Raleigh General Hospital
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Raleigh General Hospital is a 300 bed facility caring for nearly 13,000 patients each year with over 50,000 being treated in our emergency room. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.
Raleigh General Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Posting Date: 2025-11-12T14:43:20 00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 1710 Harper Rd Beckley WV 25801