Medical Scheduler, Eastern Parkway, Pain Management, 1st Shift

UofL Health • Elizabeth, NJ

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Scheduler is an individual who assists the staff and physician by scheduling patients for appropriate follow up appointments and necessary tests and procedures. The Scheduler functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities that commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient interaction is provided to patients of all ages. The Medical Scheduler will also check in patients upon arrival to the clinic for their appointments.

Requirements

• Uses Epic, Centricity Business, online paging systems and retrieves information from other hospital systems
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

Responsibilities

• Schedules follow up/return visits to our office for patients
• Obtains appropriate pre-certification and pre-authorizations, as needed
• Schedules medical tests and procedures for patients
• Discusses patient instructions for procedures with patient so patient has clear understanding of what is expected
• Calls patients to schedule procedures and give instructions over phone with follow-up letter with instructions
• Check in patients upon arrival to clinic for their appointments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed