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Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

 

 

Avera is seeking a highly talented Medical Scheduler to join the team!!

 

 

Position Highlights:

Gain hands-on experience in care working alongside nurses and other professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact. Career growth opportunities!

Job Summary

Performs diverse secretarial duties as they relate to the neurosurgery clinic to include, but not limited to completing prior and pre-authorizations for patients insurance companies, working appeals for insurance, verifying benefits, making referrals and scheduling pre-operative physical and reviewing surgery information with patients. The surgery secretary is responsible for the computer transactions required for scheduling and maintaining and disseminating an accurate surgery schedule, acquisition, retention, and organization of documentation, and will provide clerical services for the clinic as indicated.   The surgery secretary performs reception duties for all medical personnel and visitors as needed including computer entry, phone answering, patient, staff, and physician communication, and information retrieval.

Education and/or Experience

Required to possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).  One year of medical secretary school preferred.  3 or more years of secretarial experience in a similar work environment preferred.      Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; 80hrs/2wks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$17.50 - $22.00 per hour

 

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