Licensed Practical Nurse, Scheduler – Centralized Scheduling

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

. Respond to outpatient diagnostic orders from physicians for hospital departments .

Posted 10/5/2026part-timeMitchell • South Dakota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $26 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in scheduling outpatient diagnostic tests, validating medical necessity, and managing health information systems. Proficient in maintaining effective communication and cooperative relationships with healthcare professionals while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

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Medical AssistingHealth Information System ManagementScheduling ProcessesCompliance with CMS and The Joint CommissionTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic Test SchedulingMedical Necessity ValidationOrder EntryData Integrity ManagementStatistical Information Maintenance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeamworkConfidentiality Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

Meditech

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting

Industry Keywords

Outpatient Diagnostic OrdersHospital Business OperationsPatient Care ProtocolsPhysician OrdersSafety Principles Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Respond to outpatient diagnostic orders from physicians for hospital departments
Interpret physician requests for diagnostic tests and schedule single or multiple tests according to patient care protocols
Validate medical necessity and handle medical information and medical orders in the health information system
Obtain physician orders and information from physician offices for scheduling tests, procedures, and admissions accurately and sequentially
Incorporate faxed history and physicals, physician orders, and patient data into the computer system
Maintain cooperative working relationships with physician office staff, hospital departments, physicians, and coworkers
Assist the Manager with technology applications, centralized scheduling dictionaries, online instructions, data integrity, Meditech requests, order entry, and system upgrades
Provide the Manager with information regarding scheduling processes, staffing, and customer service
Assist with staff orientation and in-services and ensure competencies are obtained
Maintain statistical information to support appropriate staff scheduling and customer service
Review physician orders and diagnoses to ensure medical necessity and arrange follow-up as needed
Ensure adequate information and notification of LMRP throughout the scheduling process

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Ability to work the specified hours and varied shifts
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Compliance with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable
4–6 years hospital, medical office, clinic, hospital business operations and/or Admitting Department experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Potential to work remotely after 6–8 months of orientation