What are the responsibilities and job description for the Centralized Scheduler position at Prime Healthcare?
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Dallas Medical Physician Group, affiliated with Dallas Medical Center, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
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Responsibilities
The centralized scheduler is directly accountable to the Admitting Leadership the Centralized Scheduler routinely schedules tests / procedure cases for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include, but is not limited to; Clinic visits, Surgery, . Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Nutritional Services, Infusion units or any other location where scheduling of a test or procedure may occur. Coordinates with departments as necessary. Ensures that accurate, complete and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations if applicable. Notifies departments as necessary of various services that may require, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries. Prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel.'
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Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4 / 1 / 14 for all new hires)
2. Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements
3. 1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred
4. Knowledge of medical terminology
5. Effective written and verbal communication skills
6. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines
7. Analytical and problem-solving skills
8. Customer Services experience required
9. Strong clerical and computer skills.
