Centralized Scheduler

Department: Cardiology
Facility: Prime Healthcare Medical Group
Location: 1325 N Highland Ave, Aurora, IL

About the role

The centralized scheduler is directly accountable to the Medical Imaging Leadership and routinely schedules and registers patients for tests/procedures where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include any medical imaging modality. Coordinates with departments as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensures 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 procedures.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent required.
• Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements.
• 1-2 years previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service experience required.
• Strong clerical and computer skills.

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $16.00 to $23.17 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Benefits

Mercy Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

Our Total Rewards package allows employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Learn more here.

Schedule

Full Time, Monday-Friday, day shift.