What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Scheduler position at Pediatrix?
Overview
Responsibilities
The Scheduler I position schedules patient appointments, procedures, diagnostic therapy and other treatments. Provides support to the patients, families and physicians as it relates to scheduling of procedures. Ensures that all physician orders are received.
- Schedules and re-scheduled patient appointments
- Schedules all hospital, clinical and office based related procedures
- Gives instructions (appointment policies and preps) for all procedures scheduled
- Confirms appointments and gives directions to patients and their families regarding procedure and sends confirmation follow-up letter
- Contacts appropriate departments to schedule and also convey all pertinent patient information
- Inputs information into scheduling book and/or scheduling system
- Reviews monthly doctor’s schedules and makes changes accordingly
- Screens and reviews incoming faxes and referral forms
- Makes any needed or required changes to schedules as need to accommodate for the day or the physician
- Obtains authorizations on all scheduled procedures
- Manages patient calls, works as a member of the front office team and assists in supporting other office personnel
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
- Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
Hospital, clinical and office-based procedure scheduling experience
Professional telephone etiquette
Knowledge of insurance authorization procedures
Strong computer skills that include but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Excel, Office 365
Strong knowledge of medical terminology
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered
Benefits and Compensation
Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Progyny Fertility Benefits
- Livongo Diabetes Management
- Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
- Smart Shopper
- 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount*
- Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Employee Optional Life and AD&D
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
- Parental Leave Benefit
- Sick Pay Bank
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
- Group Aflac Policies
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Charitable Fund
- Care.com
- Various Discount Programs
*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit
**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over
About Us
Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.
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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
