Medical Procedure Scheduler Part-time

About the position

The Medical Procedure Scheduler is responsible for scheduling patient testing, procedures, and admissions while ensuring accurate insurance information is obtained and entered into the system. This part-time role is crucial for maintaining high-quality patient care and efficient operations within the healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls in a timely and professional manner
• Schedule all patients for ancillary, surgical, and medical testing/procedures through the applicable scheduling module (i.e. Meditech)
• Select accurate insurance carrier plans and inform the patient or physician office staff of any carrier that is out of network
• Inform the physician office staff or patient of any testing requirements according to the instructions and queries in the scheduling module
• Ensure that any edits are performed in the scheduling module
• Ensure physician orders are indexed appropriately
• Maintain knowledge of the scheduling reports for the next day to ensure department readiness in the event of any unscheduled Meditech down-time
• Work closely with the physician office staff to ensure that pre-cert/authorization numbers are entered in the scheduling or registration system
• Select the correct patient medical record number consistently
• Maintain open communication with the registration staff regarding those unscheduled patients presenting for services to ensure appropriate testing is performed and times are available
• Utilize appropriate method/tool to communicate with Patient Access and other facility departments as necessary
• Edit medical accounts to appropriate status per facility or SSC standards and guidelines
• Receive, maintain, and index physician orders per facility and SSC standards and guidelines

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum of one year of related experience required, preferably in healthcare. Relevant education may substitute experience required.
• Work from home employees are required to have wired high speed internet 25 MB Download 6 MB Upload

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits
• Life and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Legal counseling
• Long-term care coverage
• Moving assistance
• Pet insurance
• Free counseling services
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Education assistance
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program
• Employee Health Assistance Fund