Clinic Scheduler

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

About the role

The clinic scheduler is responsible for assisting the provider with the maintenance and scheduling of patient testing and procedures, as well as providing referrals to specialists. They will use the EMR program to document, reschedule as needed, and provide clerical assistance to the provider.

Responsibilities

• Assist the provider with scheduling and maintaining patient testing and procedures
• Provide referrals to specialists
• Use the EMR program to document and reschedule appointments
• Provide clerical assistance to the provider as needed
• Maintain positive public relations image in all medical staff and interdepartmental communications
• Relate to physicians, coworkers, and patients in a courteous, helpful, and respectful manner
• Participate in a team effort to accomplish department goals
• Rearrange schedules according to department needs
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Physician office experience preferred
• Working knowledge of PC applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to follow directions and establish priorities effectively
• Self-directed and capable of working without direct supervision
• Dependable in both production and attendance

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility 20% of the workday
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Frequent reaching, use of hands, and repetitive action
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
• Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation (phone or in person)
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range
• Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes
• Minimal noise levels
• Much exposure to computer work
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Occasional exposure to radiation

Primary Location: UAB Neurosurgery Clinic

Shift: First Shift