Licensed Practical Nurse Scheduler (LPN)|Centralized Scheduler | MCK Centralized Scheduling
Company: Avera Health
Location: Montrose
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work
Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay
range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent
upon experience. $19.25 - $31.00 Position Highlights A Brief
Overview The Centralized Scheduler is responsible for responding to
outpatient diagnostic orders from physicians for hospital
departments; interpret physician request for diagnostic test and
schedule single to multiple tests according to required patient
care protocols. This position requites the ability to determine
medical necessity validation and handle medical information along
with transpiring medical orders into the health information system.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
Associate's Science in Medical Assisting from an accredited
university/college and/or 3-5 years hospital, medical office,
clinic, or hospital business operations experience Preferred
Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 4-6 years
hospital, medical office, clinic, hospital business operations
and/or Admitting Department experience Varied Shifts,
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm; 64hrs/2wks This position can be
remote after 6-8 months of in-house orientation MUST Live within
150 miles from Sioux Falls, SD You Belong at Avera Be part of a
multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving
Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A
Brief Overview Responsible to accept and coordinate the intake of
patients and physician orders. Interprets requests from physician
orders and coordinates scheduling for patients. Provides timely,
accurate information to patients/caregivers, healthcare staff and
providers. What you will do Ensures the timely and accurate intake
and scheduling of patients by gathering and disseminating necessary
information. Communicates with patients, family, physicians and
staff as needed to obtain necessary orders and to coordinate the
patient’s scheduled visits. Provides patient explanation and
education as necessary to respond to patient questions. Performs
audits as requested by the manager. Completes timely and accurate
clinical documentation. Assists with initial and subsequent
insurance authorizations when needed. Essential Qualifications The
individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential job function satisfactorily including having visual
acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to
communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and
distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those
listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and
abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the
accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing An active license
in the state of practice Upon Hire 1-3 years healthcare experience
Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of
Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to
serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s
values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s
standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and
Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain
confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment,
coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a
productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety
principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but
not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if
applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a
wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time
employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,
healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and
into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Free
health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera
High Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contribution
for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and
mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran
Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request an
accommodation for help with your online application, please call
1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .
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