Scheduler - Digestive Healthcare

ProMedica • Sylvania, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Scheduler is responsible for scheduling all patient appointments for outpatient and inpatient testing and specialty appointments. You provide the patient with all instructions needed for test preparation, directions to the facility and time and date of the appointment. You also make sure the facility is approved by the patient’s insurance carrier. In this role, you may keep a log of outpatient tests and inform physicians if tests have not been scheduled. Documentation is important in this position as you may utilize patient charts and forms, or practice management software as needed. You will also send physicians their schedules for the next day/weekend via email and/or fax. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Requires working knowledge of medical terminology, third-party billing, and referral procedures
• 2 years previous healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• scheduling all patient appointments for outpatient and inpatient testing and specialty appointments
• provide the patient with all instructions needed for test preparation, directions to the facility and time and date of the appointment
• make sure the facility is approved by the patient’s insurance carrier
• keep a log of outpatient tests and inform physicians if tests have not been scheduled
• utilize patient charts and forms, or practice management software as needed
• send physicians their schedules for the next day/weekend via email and/or fax

Benefits

• We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being.
• It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees