Medical Scheduler

About the role

Under direct supervision, the Scheduler is responsible for scheduling patient appointments and tests in an efficient and timely manner, and serves as a liaison between patient and medical staff. The role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Schedules returning patients in the computer system in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines.
• Cancels/reschedules appointments according to physician schedule changes and notifies appropriate clinic personnel.
• Maintains the primary office scheduling template, including physician meetings, satellite schedule, rounding, and call coverage.
• Arranges for patients to have financial counseling as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/practice.
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office.
• Covers for other front office functions as requested.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, forms, and other typing as requested by supervisor.
• May be responsible for scheduling post-operative follow-up appointments with physicians.
• Where applicable, demonstrates a basic understanding of medical terminology for tests and surgical procedures, including coding and ability to look up codes specific to diagnosis, surgery, and scheduling procedure.

Skills

• Medical
• Healthcare industry
• Patient demographics
• Administrative assistant/reception
• Insurance authorization
• Insurance verification
• Medical terminology

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of medical office experience.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

Contract to Hire position based out of Amarillo, TX.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $17.00 – $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

Fully onsite position in Amarillo, TX.