Job Description

About: Founded in 2004 by local physicians, Animas Health has been an integral part of the Four Corners region for more than two decades. Our goal has never been to be the only hospital in Durango but to be the best option for surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, occupational medicine, and internal medicine.

Our Mission: To provide innovative, exceptional healthcare that patients recommend, physicians prefer, and employees are proud of.

Job Title: Surgery and MRI Scheduler

The Surgery and MRI Scheduler is responsible for ensuring a smooth and positive experience for surgical and imaging patients by coordinating care, managing scheduling, and serving as a liaison between patients and the imaging and surgical departments of Animas Surgical Hospital. This role supports both the front and back of the office, including health information support, pre-authorizations and insurance verification.

Reports To: Director, Outpatient Services |Clinic Office Manager

Salary Range: $19.50 – $31.97 (posted hourly range excludes overtime and bonuses which are not guaranteed)

Essential Job Functions:

• Schedule for surgeries and MRI appointments
• Perform verification of insurance coverage and obtain pre-authorization as needed
• Coordinate with external medical device vendors to secure specialized implants and instrumentation for scheduled procedures
• Submit requests for missing or incomplete documentation
• Communicate with patients and/or their families to provide necessary surgical instruction and confirm appointments
• Schedule patient pre-operative and post-operative appointments
• Handle phone calls, messages, and patient inquiries as needed
• Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines at all times

Additional Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in healthcare administration or related field preferred.

Experience: 1–2 years of experience in a clinical or medical office setting. Experience with scheduling systems and EHR software strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to ten (10)+ pounds. Stooping, kneeling, sitting, crouching, reaching, grasping, handling, and balancing five (5) or more hours per day. Sensory and communicative activities including: hearing, seeing, and speaking to be able to carry out essential job functions.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

Ash Immunizations and Vaccinations Requirements

Aligns with CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel

• Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
• Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
• Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
• Tuberculosis Screening - Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months

* Vaccine records or evidence of immunity are required prior to 1st day of scheduled work.

Animas Health is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment drug screen which includes marijuana.

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Employment with us provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Health, Vision and Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Education and Tuition benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Additional optional benefits

Where You Will Work: Click here to learn more about Durango, Co.