Access Services Sched Spec 1

Baylor Scott & White Health; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to coordinate outpatient diagnostic procedures, verify insurance and collect patient demographic data. You will contact patients or providers, schedule procedures, and ensure accurate information is captured for timely processing.

The role emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Less than 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Contacts patients or providers for outpatient diagnostic procedures.
• Contacts patients to schedule outpatient diagnostic procedures.
• Collects patient demographic and insurance information during scheduling call.
• Validates insurance is in network with the provider.
• Monitors inbound orders to ensure validation and proper routing.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

• We never settle by constantly striving for better.

• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

• Tuition Reimbursement

• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Scheduling Specialist schedules outpatient diagnostic procedures like radiology and imaging. They validate outpatient orders and capture patient demographic and insurance information.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Contacts patients or providers for outpatient diagnostic procedures.

• Contacts patients to schedule outpatient diagnostic procedures.

• Collects patient demographic and insurance information during scheduling phone call with provider or patient.

• Validates insurance is in network with the provider.

• Compiles patient information such as diagnosis, reason for procedure, medications, allergies and other applicable information prior to scheduled procedure.

• Monitors inbound orders to ensure validation and proper routing. This ensures patients are contacted promptly to schedule procedures.

• Contacts department affected by schedule adjustments to ensure patient is prepared and necessary personnel and equipment are available.

• Meet telephone system metrics and department productivity standards. This includes call length, answer time, and number of calls taken in a specific period.

Key Success Factors

• Must consistently meet performance standards of production, accuracy, completeness and quality.

• Requires good listening, interpersonal and communication skills, and professional, pleasant and respectful telephone etiquette.

• Maintain a professional demeanor in a stressful, emotional environment with behavioral health and suffering patients, including life/death situations.

• Must exhibit high empathy and communicate well with patients and families during trauma. Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.

• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple, changing priorities in an effective and organized manner.

• Excellent data entry, numeric, typing and computer navigational skills.

• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.