What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler position at Southwestern Medical Center?
Description
Job Summary:
- A Scheduler works with physician’s office to schedule patients for outpatient appointments. A scheduling module is utilized to register patient on the appropriate day of testing
- The scheduler maintains open communication with ancillary departments to ensure patients are scheduled accurately
- The scheduler will provide quality customer service timely and efficiently
- Primary task is scheduling patients with correct insurance and personal information – ensuring physician prescriptions to ensure they are current and have not expired; current copies of cards; signature of patients; send copies of registration to medical records, patient access, and physician office; patient accounts that require pre-certification insurance verification and authorization numbers must be obtained timely
- Other duties include: general clerical duties such as answering phones or ordering departmental supplies and keep work area clean
Essentials:
- Computer skills required
- Must have above average communication skills
- Must have ability to interactions with employees and other staff must promote harmonious and cooperative working environment
Qualifications
Education
- High School diploma.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- None
Experience
- Minimum 1-year health care related experience required
