Medical Staff Scheduler

Chapters Health System•Remote - Florida, FL

9d•$20 - $30

About The Position

The Medical Staff Scheduler is responsible for the coordination and oversight of patient scheduling for medical service providers to include APRNs and physicians. This role involves scheduling visits, particularly F2F compliance visits, while adhering to strict Medicare/Medicaid guidelines. The scheduler will collaborate with affiliate medical directors to ensure medical staff productivity and will contact patients and families to arrange medical staff visits.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of (3) years of related work experience in the healthcare field including prior experience in a contact call center environment and/or medical staff scheduling and/or clinical patient care experience
Previous experience utilizing an electronic medical record as well as scheduling software
Strong Excel skills including the ability to input/format/filter/sort data, create and manage worksheets/formulas and analyze data
Proficiency in Teams
Previous hospice experience including the ability to voice compassion towards patients and families
Strong medical terminology skills preferably related to hospice
Able to perform sedentary work with frequent interruptions
Demonstrated excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and meet scheduling deadlines
Ability to effectively handle stressful situations professionally and calmly
Ability to demonstrate patient scheduling skills and communication effectively
Information seeking / probing skills
Accurate knowledge transfer
Listening, understanding and responding
Able to multi-task (think, talk, type) in a fast-paced environment, utilizing interpersonal skills to maximize caller reassurance
Ability to work in a cooperative team environment
Exhibit a sense of urgency in daily work activities
Able to work under moderate supervision, exercising some degree of discretion and independent judgment
Skilled in computer operations; proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, and proven data entry and navigation skills

Responsibilities

Schedules visits especially F2F compliance visits following strict Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
Works closely with affiliate medical directors to ensure productivity is met by medical staff.
Contact patients and families to schedule medical staff visits.
Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
Observe the Company’s health, safety and security practices.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
Advance electronic media skills.
Support Company research and educational activities.
Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.