Scheduler - Outpatient Services

Lifepoint Health • Maysville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Meadowview Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Scheduler joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Three years of directly related experience may be substituted for required education.
• Computer experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior scheduling experience in a healthcare environment strongly preferred.
• Medical terminology, billing, and/or collections experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients for ancillary, surgical, and medical testing, procedures, and admissions while ensuring appropriate personnel and resources are available.
• Obtains physician orders and required authorization or pre-certification and enters outpatient procedures into the Order Entry System.
• Obtains and accurately enters patient insurance information into scheduling or registration systems.
• Ensures consistency between the scheduling module and admissions module for patients being admitted for services.
• Notifies patients or physician office staff of carriers that are out of network or any issue that may impact insurance benefits.
• Communicates special instructions, testing requirements, and other pertinent information to patients or physician office staff.
• Maintains awareness of scheduling reports for upcoming services to ensure patient registration staff are informed and appropriate staff and time are available.
• Answers incoming phone calls related to scheduling and patient services.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Advancement opportunities with responsive, supportive leadership
• Continuing education opportunities
• Free Parking

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED