Scheduler

Prime Healthcare•Des Plaines, IL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Centralized Scheduler schedules tests and procedures for patients across the facility, including clinic visits, surgery, G.I. Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, radiology, respiratory therapy, nutritional services, infusion units, and other locations where scheduled services occur. The role coordinates with departments as needed and ensures complete and accurate patient demographics, insurance, and authorizations are entered into the computer system. The Scheduler also notifies departments about services that may require equipment, instrumentation, or supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries, and prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on-call list to appropriate departments or personnel. The position is based at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, Illinois, and is full-time on a day schedule, approximately 7:00–9:30 AM to 3:30–6:00 PM. The compensation estimate is $18.50 to $23.13. The exact starting compensation is determined during applicant selection based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The company offers a customizable benefits package that includes paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Customer service experience required.
Strong clerical and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule tests and procedures for patients across departments and service locations.
Coordinate scheduling needs with departments as necessary.
Enter accurate and complete patient demographic information into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations when applicable.
Notify departments when scheduled surgeries may require equipment, instrumentation, or supplies from outside vendors.
Prepare and distribute surgical schedules and on-call lists to appropriate departments or personnel.