Medical Scheduler (Per Diem)

Pediatrix; Ste. Anne du Ruisseau; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Scheduler to coordinate patient appointments and procedures. This role involves ensuring smooth scheduling operations, confirming appointments, and providing essential support to patients and families. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, alongside professional telephone etiquette. Join a renowned healthcare provider committed to delivering compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies, and children. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a team that values quality care and patient support.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) Thrift Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short & Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave Benefit

Various Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient appointments and procedures, ensuring all orders are received.
• Confirms appointments and provides directions to patients and families.
• Manages patient calls and assists front office team.

Skills

Professional telephone etiquette

Knowledge of insurance authorization procedures

Strong computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Associates degree (A.A.)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Excel

Office 365

Job description

Overview

The Scheduler position schedules patient appointments, procedures, diagnostic therapy and other treatments. Provides support to the patients, families and physicians as it relates to scheduling of procedures. Ensures that all physician orders are received.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and re-schedules patient appointments
• Schedules all hospital, clinical and office based related procedures
• Gives instructions (appointment policies and preps) for all procedures scheduled
• Confirms appointments and gives directions to patients and their families regarding procedure and sends confirmation follow-up letter
• Contacts appropriate departments to schedule and also convey all pertinent patient information
• Inputs information into scheduling book and/or scheduling system
• Reviews monthly doctor’s schedules and makes changes accordingly
• Screens and reviews incoming faxes and referral forms
• Makes any needed or required changes to schedules as needed to accommodate for the day or the physician
• Obtains authorizations on all scheduled procedures
• Manages patient calls, works as a member of the front office team and assists in supporting other office personnel
• Scheduling could include but is not limited to; Cardiac Catheterizations; both diagnostic and interventional, Arrhythmia procedures; Surgery procedures, Cardiac MRI’s, Admissions, GFR’s, Renal/Abdominal US, TEE’s, CT Scans, Cardiolite TRDM Tests, managing CRNA scheduling and payroll functions in collaboration with CRNA and MD leadership, and any misc. procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
• Hospital, clinical and office-based procedure scheduling experience
• Professional telephone etiquette
• Knowledge of insurance authorization procedures
• Strong computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Windows, Excel, Office 365
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Livongo Diabetes Management
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• Smart Shopper
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Various Discount Programs

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.