Centralized Scheduler

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
• 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 Services experience required
• Strong clerical and computer skills

Benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/