Test Scheduler

At Southeast Orthopedic Specialists, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:

• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
• Monthly stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Wellness Events

As SOS continues to grow, we are looking for a Test Scheduler in our Southside Clinic.

Please see below for the functions and requirements to be a  Test Scheduler with SOS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Schedules tests for the patient within practice management program or at outside facilities based on insurance, patient preference, physician preference, and or location
• Gathers pertinent information from insurance carriers, physician, and patient chart to make certain of appropriate matching to contracted service providers
• Call patients to schedule test with-in required time as designated by policies and procedures
• Provides ongoing communication with patients regarding pre-certification, authorization, financial counseling, and scheduling process.
• Responds to patient questions and complaints as required resolving problems and maintaining high patient satisfaction levels.
• Communicates clinical instructions needed for appointments/procedures.
• Input required data to include referrals plus and coded notes.
• Accurately updates patient information in the practice management system and EMR as well as any changes or additions to the schedule. Performs all required documentation of work completed.   
• Accurately updates patient information in the practice management system and EMR as well as any changes or additions to the schedule. Performs all required documentation of work completed.   
• Initiate authorization for the test within the required time as designated by policies and procedures.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 0-2 years of test scheduling experience or related experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and the public and be capable of establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of insurance plans.
• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation to type patient information.

SKILLS

• Skill in customer service and an understanding of HOPCo code of conduct and culture.
• Skill in communicating effectively with physicians, clinical staff, hospital staff and the public.
• Skill in establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate with upset and frustrated patients.
• Ability to obtain patient history and medical history.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and to prioritize tasks. Ability to meet time sensitive goals. 

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Some bending and stretching required.
• Manual dexterity using a computer keyboard, phone and scanner.