What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduling specialist position at Georgetown Community Hospital?
Central Scheduling Specialist / FT-7427-5089Georgetown Community Hospital
Description
Job Title : About Us
About Us
Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region.
Versailles, KY), (Paris, KY), (Winchester, KY), and (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier.
As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals.
We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients.
Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors join our team today!
A Career with Us Offers :
- Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
- Educational Assistance
- Bereavement Leave
- 401(k) Match
- Free Parking
Essential Functions Coordinate clinical assessment and insurance benefit authorizations that are necessary preconditions for qualifying patients both medically and financially for final appointment confirmation.
Communicate with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation.
Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions. Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
Work interdepartmentally in providing critical support toward maximizing upfront collections and patient throughput while minimizing patient delays, rescheduling, and cancelations.
Qualifications
Job Requirements Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED Preferred Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually.
Administration / Clerical
Primary Location
Kentucky-Georgetown
Schedule
Full-timeWork ScheduleDay shift, 7-10 hr / shift, weekdays only
Last updated : 2024-11-21
