Outpatient Registration Scheduler

Prime Healthcare•Kansas City, KS

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Overview We are seeking a n Outpatient Registration Scheduler , also referred to as a Hospital Admitting Clerk or Admitting Scheduler, in our Admitting/Registration Department. As an Outpatient Registration Scheduler, you routinely schedule tests/procedures for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include coordinating patient appointments, admissions, and registration processes to ensure efficient and accurate access to care . Shift’s Available: Days Employment Type: Full Time Hours: 8-hour shift Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave , FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)
Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements
1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Customer Services experience required
Strong clerical and computer skills

Responsibilities

Schedule patient appointments, clinic visits such as surgery, G.I. Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Nutritional Services, Infusion units or any other location where scheduling of a test or procedure may occur
Greet and register patients upon arrival, collect and verify personal, medical, and insurance information for accurate hospital records, and obtain necessary signatures on consent forms, privacy notices, and billing authorizations
Ensure that accurate , complete and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations, if applicable
Notify departments as necessary of various services that may require, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries
Prepare and distribute the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel