Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Scheduling Coordinator LPN reports to the Scheduling Manager. This position is responsible for scheduling inpatient and outpatient services.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients
• Review cases to ensure availability for equipment, rooms, staff, and surgeons
• Obtain all required preauthorization information, confirm insurance eligibility, and collect payments as required
• Prepare and distribute final surgery schedule in a timely manner
• Assist with building patient charts
• Ensure all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements are maintained

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Licensure and Certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse, required.
• Experience: Previous experience in a clerical support role, medical scheduling role, or medical office setting, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment and 20% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs.