Centralized Scheduler

About the role

Shifts Available: Days. Employment Type: Full Time. Hours: 8-hour shift. Location: Mission Regional Medical Center - Mission, Tx. We are seeking a Centralized Scheduler, also referred to as a Hospital Admitting Clerk or Admitting Scheduler, in our Admitting/Registration Department. As a Centralized Scheduler, you routinely schedule tests/procedures for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include coordinating patient appointments, admissions, and registration processes to ensure efficient and accurate access to care. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments, clinic visits such as surgery, G.I. Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Nutritional Services, Infusion units or any other location where scheduling of a test or procedure may occur
• Greet and register patients upon arrival, collect and verify personal, medical, and insurance information for accurate hospital records, and obtain necessary signatures on consent forms, privacy notices, and billing authorizations
• Ensure that accurate, complete and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations, if applicable
• Notify departments as necessary of various services that may require equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries
• Prepare and distribute the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)
• Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements
• 1-2 year 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 Services experience required
• Strong clerical and computer skills