What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Scheduler position at Gastro MD?
Medical Scheduler
Full Job Description:
Gastro MD is a premier medical practice in Orange City, FL with a highly skilled and dedicated team aimed at providing excellence in a caring atmosphere. We are seeking a friendly and organized Medical Scheduler to join our team. The ideal candidate will thrive in an enjoyable and fast-paced environment and have excellent communication and customer service skills. The Medical Scheduler actively supports and promotes the company’s values and will be under the direction of the Business Office Supervisor.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Gastro MD is a premier medical practice in Orange City, FL with a highly skilled and dedicated team aimed at providing excellence in a caring atmosphere. We are seeking a friendly and organized Medical Scheduler to join our team. The ideal candidate will thrive in an enjoyable and fast-paced environment and have excellent communication and customer service skills. The Medical Scheduler actively supports and promotes the company’s values and will be under the direction of the Business Office Supervisor.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Schedule procedures for outpatient facility and follow-up appointments for established patients
- Schedule in-office procedures
- Coordinate with healthcare providers to insure efficient scheduling and utilization of resources.
- Collect and verify patient information including insurance details and medical history.
- Answer phones and assist patients regarding appointments, services and general information.
- Correspond via phone and email regarding outpatient schedule.
- Coordinate with referral coordinator
- Abides by HIPAA laws and regulations regarding personal medical information.
- Provides extraordinary customer service to internal and external customers.
- Strong customer service skills and ability to provide communication effectively across multiple situations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Bilingual is a plus.
- Medical scheduling experience preferred.
- Medical terminology knowledge (1 -2-year experience preferred)
- Computer proficiency (word, e-mail, excel, etc.)
WORK HOURS/ SHIFT:
- Job is Full time Monday-Friday