Medical Scheduler

Naphcare, Inc. • Decatur, AL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Medical Scheduler to join their team of medical professionals in the North Alabama Community Work Center in Decatur, AL. This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees. As a Correctional Medical Scheduler, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals who provide care to the individuals in residence, to schedule off-site appointments. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate
• A working knowledge of medical terminology and various types of medical specialties
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills, adaptable to environments where conditions may not be pristine, and manage and maintain in stressful situations
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

• Prior training in a medical office setting scheduling medical appointments and working with medical records preferred

Responsibilities

• Scheduling various medical appointments, including on-site clinic visits and off-site specialist appointments, as recommended by medical staff
• Maintaining accurate and confidential medical records, including entering consultation requests into the system and managing patient information
• Arranging transportation for inmates to and from appointments, ensuring timely and secure transfers
• Effectively communicating with healthcare staff, patients, and other relevant parties regarding appointments, scheduling changes, and other medical information
• Adhering to all relevant security protocols, confidentiality standards, and HIPAA regulations
• Utilizing computer systems for scheduling, data entry, and report generation, often handling large volumes of data
• Additional duties and specific projects as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees