Mount Nittany Health·State College, Pennsylvania
Responsible for scheduling surgical, medical, and diagnostic procedures in both in-patient and out-patient settings. This includes coordinating with hospital personnel, obtaining pre-authorizations, and providing pre- and post-operative instructions to patients.
Responsible for scheduling surgical and medical procedures as well as diagnostic testing, within both the in-patient and out-patient settings.
This involves coordinating with hospital and practice personnel, obtaining pre-authorizations, writing and communicating surgery orders, and providing information and education to patients regarding pre and post op instructions and the procedure and/or test.
Ensure all appropriate clinical, insurance coding and patient information is gathered prior to the patient’s visit and schedule post op visits/testing as needed.
Actively participates as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.
Perform various administrative duties such as patient registration, scheduling, answering telephones, making copies and maintaining supplies.
1. High School diploma or equivalent required. 2. Associate’s Degree or completion of a Medical Office Professional program required.
1. Two years of experience in a medical practice or clinical setting may be accepted in place of the required Associate's degree or completion of a Medical Office Program. (Experience in a medical practice or clinical setting must be 24 out of the past 36 months)
Receives general supervision from the Practice Manager.
Why Mount Nittany Health?
At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, Medical Surgical Scheduling Specialist roles in orthopedics and sports medicine are typically tied to steady patient volume and the need to coordinate procedures, authorizations, and follow-up care. These positions are competitive because employers often want candidates who can combine scheduling accuracy with medical terminology, ICD-10/CPT coding, and EHR proficiency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time versus reading the full original posting, and tailor your application to highlight any clinical, front-desk, or coding experience.
