Scheduler

RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF TALLAHASSEE•Tallahassee, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

With over 60 years of service to the community as the premier imaging center in Tallahassee, the company continues to grow and thrive. They are seeking individuals with a customer service mindset to join their team. The position includes a fully paid training program to provide the necessary skills for medical scheduling. Daily attendance is mandatory during the training period, which is scheduled to start on Monday, June 1st.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year work experience.
Knowledge of business office procedures.
Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type patient information.
Skill in operating a computer and copy machine.
Skill in answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner and using a multi-line telephone system.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction.
Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems.
Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Work experience preferably in a medical office setting.
Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
Knowledge of medical terminology and coding helpful.

Responsibilities

Answers incoming telephone calls from patients and physician offices in a pleasant and professional manner, and schedules, coordinates and reschedules patient appointments.
Relays necessary messages to staff, screens calls as appropriate and provides accurate and helpful information regarding patient appointments and testing.
Ability to work quickly, cheerfully and maintain voice quality during prolonged talking.
Proficient language skills – must be able to be understood and to pronounce names.
Must be able to maintain phone conversation while verifying and updating necessary information and records in the Radiology Information System.
Maintains and updates current information on technologist schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled properly and appointments are confirmed.
Maintains a trusting environment by always protecting patient and practice confidentiality.
May also make outbound calls to schedule or confirm appointments or to request additional information from patients or providers with the same high level of customer service as inbound calls.
Files patients orders and renames order in fax folder.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.