Centralized Scheduler

Prime Healthcare•Blue Springs, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Centralized Scheduler, also referred to as a Hospital Admitting Clerk or Admitting Scheduler, in our Admitting/Registration Department. As a Centralized Scheduler, you routinely schedule tests/procedures for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include coordinating patient appointments, admissions, and registration processes to ensure efficient and accurate access to care.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).
Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Customer Services experience required.
Strong clerical and computer skills

Nice To Haves

1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule patient appointments, clinic visits such as surgery, G.I. Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Nutritional Services, Infusion units or any other location where scheduling of a test or procedure may occur
Greet and register patients upon arrival, collect and verify personal, medical, and insurance information for accurate hospital records, and obtain necessary signatures on consent forms, privacy notices, and billing authorizations
Ensure that accurate, complete and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations, if applicable
Notify departments as necessary of various services that may require, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries
Prepare and distribute the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel