Patient Access Scheduler, Full Time

Responsibilities

• Collect data required for confirming scheduled appointments for outpatient hospital services directly from patients and referring physician offices.
• Collect required patient demographic and financial information and create a complete registered account for scheduled visits.
• Perform medical necessity checks.
• Verify insurance coverage.
• Collect insurance copays.
• Verify that prior approval has been obtained when needed.
• Act as the liaison between the ordering physician’s office and other departments within Iredell Health System.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Six months or more of on‑the‑job experience in a like or similar position.
• Good communication skills preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of a calculator.
• Computer experience required.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test (walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, sitting for extended periods).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Schedule

Shift: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Wed 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM