Patient Access Scheduler I - El Dorado Infusion Clinic

Essential Functions

• Schedule diagnostic, surgical, and/or outpatient procedures using EHR and scheduling systems.
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements.
• Register patients and ensure accurate demographic and financial data entry.
• Provide patients with procedure preparation instructions and cost estimates.
• Collect co-pays, deductibles, and outstanding balances; reconcile daily cash drawer.
• Communicate with physicians, office staff, and departments to confirm procedure details and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Document all insurance and authorization information in the registration system.
• Respond to incoming calls and assist patients with scheduling, rescheduling, and inquiries.
• Support outpatient departments with system maintenance tasks (e.g., opening/closing resources, overbooking).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training in medical office administration preferred.
• One (1) year in a medical office or hospital setting, including 6 months of scheduling or insurance verification experience.
• Heartsaver CPR certification required within 90 days for specific departments (e.g., Pediatric or Adult Therapies).