Centralized Scheduler I - Pre-Access- Days

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport • Biloxi, MS

7d

About The Position

The Centralized Scheduler schedules patient appointments, procedures, diagnostic therapy, and other treatments; answers general inquiries; and provides general information. The Scheduler maintains electronic health records by entering accurate patient and scheduling information. This is a days position in Pre-Access.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in an administrative or clinical role in a medical office or healthcare setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Multitasking, time-management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules various patient procedures and appointments.
• Schedules procedures, diagnostic therapy, tests, treatments, and appointments at the request of a physician, provider, or patient.
• Provides patients or family members with service instructions prior to appointments and post-procedure instructions as directed by the providing department.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary staff to coordinate and schedule procedures and tests.
• Coordinates the sequencing of exams and scheduling protocols when scheduling multiple procedures or appointments.
• Proactively schedules each area to ensure available time is used appropriately, scheduling sequentially when possible.
• Cancels and reschedules patients as requested by patients, providers, or staff.
• Reviews daily and future schedules to ensure accuracy and prevent delays in patient service.
• Performs support responsibilities, which may include sending and receiving patient medical records and referral information.
• Maintains electronic medical records by entering accurate patient demographic, insurance, and scheduling information.
• Enters and verifies that required information on patient profiles is complete and accurate.
• Completes preregistrations, including insurance verification.
• Verifies patient billing information.
• Transcribes and scans orders into the electronic health system.
• Enters patient communication notes and provided instructions in the electronic medical record.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED