Medical Scheduler

Naphcare, Inc. • Safford, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Medical Scheduler to join our team of medical professionals in the Arizona Department of Corrections - Safford in Safford, AZ.
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