Scheduling Specialist

Sanford Health • Iron Mountain, MI

5d • $18 - $23

About The Position

The Scheduling Specialist obtains, defines, analyzes, and transforms department, procedure specific and patient data and converts the information into scheduling and registration criteria related to patient care processes and outcomes.

Requirements

• Must have one year of healthcare business experience, physician practice, unit clerk, hospital or clinic registration and scheduling preferably computerized.
• Must have one year of computer processing.
• Possess and display a sense of responsibility.
• Appreciate and desire to be part of a Healthcare team dedicated to providing optimal care and customer service.
• Must be able to understand and apply rules prescribed by insurance and third-party payers.
• Possess and display good effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining, defining, analyzing and transforming department, procedure specific and patient data and coverts the information into scheduling and registration criteria related to patient care processes and outcomes.
• Utilizes and ensures the use of all available system and software applications to achieve maximum efficiency and accuracy.
• Acts independently to troubleshoot, research and acts proactively to initiate process modifications to avoid future scheduling or registration function conflicts.
• Trains new staff in all aspects of job specific tasks and effective use of information systems.
• Maintains a positive atmosphere in department, with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers and fellow employees.
• Provides support to team members in other patient access areas.
• Performs clerical and quality improvement duties.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed