What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Scheduler position at UHS?
Join the Apex Heart Specialists Team!
About Us:
Apex Heart Specialists proudly services a broad and diverse choice of communities in which to live, work and play. Our cardiology practice offers exciting opportunities to physicians, nurse practitioners, as well as medical assistants and other vital staff members, within the beautiful community of Corona, California. Apex Heart Specialists is part of Southwest Healthcare, a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community. With over 6,000 passionate providers and healthcare employees, our shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services in a way that benefits you, your family, and the entire community.
Southwest Healthcare is comprised of five acute care hospitals and multiple ambulatory and outpatient facilities, including: Corona Regional Medical Center, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital, Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital and Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula Valley Day Surgery, Apex Heart Specialists, A Urgent Care Centers, and Riverside Medical Clinics. For more information, please visit our website at www.swhealthcaresystem.com.
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Scheduler. This position is responsible for accurately performing the pre-access functions required to schedule patients. Duties include but not limited to:
- Accurately schedules patients in accordance with guidelines, including but not limited to adding and deleting procedures and rescheduling appointments.
- Collaborates with physician and/or staff to assess the needs of the patient to effectively manage the patient’s pre-registration experience.
- Courteously and professionally interviews patients over the telephone, demonstrating outstanding verbal and customer service skills.
- Provides patient prep requirements according to procedure specific documentation.
- Obtains insurance information to expedite the verification/authorization/pre-certification process.
- Maintains all pre-services documentation necessary for compliance with state, federal and other regulatory agency requirements.
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Must attend mandatory meetings.
- Must be available Monday-Friday daytime shift.
Qualifications
Join the Apex Heart Specialists Team!
About Us:
Apex Heart Specialists proudly services a broad and diverse choice of communities in which to live, work and play. Our cardiology practice offers exciting opportunities to physicians, nurse practitioners, as well as medical assistants and other vital staff members, within the beautiful community of Corona, California. Apex Heart Specialists is part of Southwest Healthcare, a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community. With over 6,000 passionate providers and healthcare employees, our shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services in a way that benefits you, your family, and the entire community.
Southwest Healthcare is comprised of five acute care hospitals and multiple ambulatory and outpatient facilities, including: Corona Regional Medical Center, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital, Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital and Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula Valley Day Surgery, Apex Heart Specialists, A Urgent Care Centers, and Riverside Medical Clinics. For more information, please visit our website at www.swhealthcaresystem.com.
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Scheduler. This position is responsible for accurately performing the pre-access functions required to schedule patients. Duties include but not limited to:
- Accurately schedules patients in accordance with guidelines, including but not limited to adding and deleting procedures and rescheduling appointments.
- Collaborates with physician and/or staff to assess the needs of the patient to effectively manage the patient’s pre-registration experience.
- Courteously and professionally interviews patients over the telephone, demonstrating outstanding verbal and customer service skills.
- Provides patient prep requirements according to procedure specific documentation.
- Obtains insurance information to expedite the verification/authorization/pre-certification process.
- Maintains all pre-services documentation necessary for compliance with state, federal and other regulatory agency requirements.
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Must attend mandatory meetings.
- Must be available Monday-Friday daytime shift.
Experience/Training/Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum One (1) year scheduling experience in a healthcare environment required.
- Medical Terminology and basic mathematical calculations, basic computer knowledge required.
- Knowledge of medical clinic functions (scheduling, billing, insurance verifications and authorizations, ICD9 and CPT4 coding, patient procedures, medical records) preferred
Certifications/Licenses:
- Current BLS/CPR certification required.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Profecient in using office equipment such as fax machine, copier and telephone system.
- Works in a well-lighted, OSHA Standard environment.
- May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
- Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
- May be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
Apex Heart Specialists is a part of Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit our website at www.uhs.com.
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EEO Statement:
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice:
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