Scheduling Specialist I: Gastroenterology

Hoag • Irvine, CA

7d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Scheduling Specialist I assists in the coordination of Patient Procedure/Surgical schedule. The Scheduling Specialist I collaborates in the management and scheduling of routine procedures in treatment area as well as add-ons and emergent procedures, facilitating communication between patients, physicians, other departments, and staff members. Coordinates with patients in the scheduling of pre-procedure diagnostic tests and clearances. Provides information to Insurance Verification Specialists to obtain authorizations as necessary. Responsible for patient registration filing, data entry, preparation of patient charts and other clerical duties, as assigned. Interacts directly with patients and works in a high call volume environment.
Participates in the continuous quality improvement processes. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures, including the use of specialized instrumentation, Quality Control requirements, and preventative maintenance. Maintains confidentiality. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination of Patient Procedure/Surgical schedule.
• Collaborates in the management and scheduling of routine procedures in treatment area as well as add-ons and emergent procedures, facilitating communication between patients, physicians, other departments, and staff members.
• Coordinates with patients in the scheduling of pre-procedure diagnostic tests and clearances.
• Provides information to Insurance Verification Specialists to obtain authorizations as necessary.
• Responsible for patient registration filing, data entry, preparation of patient charts and other clerical duties, as assigned.
• Interacts directly with patients and works in a high call volume environment.
• Participates in the continuous quality improvement processes.
• Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures, including the use of specialized instrumentation, Quality Control requirements, and preventative maintenance.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees