What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHEDULING CLERK/COORD position at Universal Health Services, Inc.?
Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.
To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com
Job Summary:
Performs the primary functions of a Scheduling Clerk/Coordinator within the assigned department for outpatient ancillary departments by demonstrating knowledge in computer software, coding, and outpatient procedures. The Scheduling Clerk/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. The Scheduling Clerk/Coordinator routinely works Monday through Friday, but can be assigned to work after hours and/or Saturdays when needed. (This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.)
Benefit Highlights
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
- Excellent Benefit Packages
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300 locations!
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: 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. 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. 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. www.uhs.com
If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Vanessa Martinez, Recruiter at vanessa.martinez@uhsinc.com and by phone at 956-523-2027.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School graduate/GED.
- Associate's degree preferred.
- Requires 2 years healthcare experience in Business Office/scheduling operations, or physician office.
- Some knowledge of ICD and CPT coding preferred.
- Verbal ability is required to communicate effectively with other staff members and hospital personnel.
- Computer/Typing skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Able to create spreadsheets in Excel.
- Willingness to be cross trained to other areas.
- Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to DHL'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.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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