CLN Scheduler, Marshall Medical Centers North- Dr. Sisk, Full Time, 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Guntersville, AL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Scheduler is responsible for coordinating all patient activities for the office, including physician appointments, treatments, outpatient endoscopies, procedures, and documenting H&P. The role determines the appropriate preparation for each patient and procedure, verifies insurance coverage for scheduled events, and obtains necessary precertifications or authorizations. The Scheduler prepares paperwork for daily procedure schedules and follows up with patients and other resources. The position also handles account inquiries and documents accurately and promptly in patient charts and the electronic medical record. The Scheduler communicates and coordinates with patients, families, staff, and healthcare professionals about schedules, patients, and changes.

Requirements

• One year of experience in precertification or scheduling.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate courteously with patients and family members.
• Interest in meeting patients’ needs and courtesy toward and collaboration with staff.
• Accuracy and timeliness in handling information.
• Computer skills, including electronic medical records, Medicaid online, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to assume responsibility, take initiative, and multitask.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule physician appointments, treatments, outpatient endoscopies, and procedures.
• Document H&P and determine appropriate preparation for each patient and procedure.
• Verify insurance coverage for scheduled events and obtain necessary precertifications or authorizations.
• Prepare paperwork for daily procedure schedules, including surgical orders, H&P, cardiac clearance, and precertifications for Day Surgery, admitting, and endoscopy.
• Follow up diligently with resources and patients.
• Document accurately and promptly in patient charts and the electronic medical record.
• Handle account inquiries accurately, promptly, and courteously.
• Communicate and coordinate with healthcare professionals about schedules, patients, and changes.
• Communicate courteously with patients and their family members and collaborate with other staff.

What This Job Offers

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