What are the responsibilities and job description for the Centralized Scheduler II - Pre-Access - Days - FT position at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport?
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Location:
220 Popps Ferry Rd. Biloxi, MS 39531.
Job Summary:
The Centralized Scheduler II is responsible for scheduling inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, as well as pre-admission tests, procedures, or treatments. The scheduler will answer general inquires and provide general information. The Scheduler will maintain electronic health records by entering accurate patient and scheduling information.
Job Description:
- Coordinates and schedules patient surgical procedures and appointments
- Schedules various patient surgical procedures, and preoperative appointments
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary staff to coordinate and schedule appointments, tests, and surgical procedures
- Coordinates proper sequencing of exams and scheduling protocols when scheduling multiple procedures and/or appointments
- Proactively schedules each area to ensure all available time is used appropriately by scheduling sequentially when possible
- Cancels and reschedules patients as requested by patient, provider or staff
- Provides accurate, detailed information to patients regarding test preparations, time of patients scheduled arrival, and any other directional information needed; takes appropriate action in responding to questions from patients
- Consistently reviews the daily and future schedules to ensure accuracy and prevent a delay in service to patients
- Fulfills support responsibilities which may include sending and receiving patient medical records and referral information
- Maintains electronic medical records by entering accurate patient demographic, insurance, and scheduling information
- Enters and verifies all required information on the patient profile is complete and accurate
- Completes pre-registrations including insurance verification
- Requests prior authorizations at time of scheduling
- Verifies patient billing information
- Responsible for transcribing and scanning all orders into the electronic health system
- Enters patient communication notes and provided instructions in the electronic medical record
Required Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in a medical office or healthcare setting with experience in patient scheduling, patient registration, or insurance billing.
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About Memorial
Memorial Health System has been dedicated to healing, inspiring, and transforming the health of our community since 1946. With multiple hospital facilities, outpatient surgery locations and diagnostic centers, more than 100 Physician Clinics, and post-acute services including skilled nursing, you can find your fit at Memorial.
When you join our team, you join more than 5,000 individuals committed to exceptional care. We offer several of the region's most comprehensive clinical programs and medical specialties unique to the Coast, including a Level III Neonatal ICU, state-designated Level II Trauma Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Mississippi's first nationally-certified Primary Stroke Center.
At Memorial, you are valued. We know that our increasingly diverse communities need healthcare professionals that reflect their different cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and values. We acknowledge the uniqueness of all individuals, their commonalities as well as differences, all of which have shaped their lives in meaningful ways.
The development of our team members is integral to the patient care we provide. Grow your skills, and grow with Memorial.
Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
