Centralized Scheduler

St. Charles Health System Inc.; Bend (OR); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) Retirement

Earned Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR is seeking a Centralized Scheduler to manage diagnostic and procedure scheduling, pre-registration, and patient outreach.

You will work with physicians, patients, and departments to ensure accurate scheduling, messaging, and insurance information; strong customer service and knowledge of medical terminology preferred. The role offers a full-time schedule, competitive hourly pay, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) and earned time

Formación

• Proficiency with PC-based office tools (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel).
• Experience in a fast-paced customer service setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Pre-registers patients in the registration system and collects demographics and insurance details.
• Schedules patients from physician orders and inputs required data into the scheduling system.
• Handles a high volume of calls and provides professional, timely customer service.

Conocimientos

Office Tools

Customer service

Medical terminology

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Descripción del empleo

Centralized Scheduler### Centralized SchedulerApply: Bend, OR: Full time: Posted Today: R1023396Pay range: $22.30 - $30.11 per hour, based on experience, in addition to shift differentials. This full-time position comes with a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) retirement plan, and Earned Time Off (ETO).**ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM****JOB DESCRIPTION****TITLE:** Centralized Scheduler **REPORTS TO POSITION:** Patient Access Services Supervisor**DEPARTMENT:** Patient Access Services**DATE LAST REVIEWED:** 9/25/2017**OUR VISION:** Creating America’s healthiest community, together**OUR MISSION:** In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value**OUR VALUES:** Accountability, Caring and Teamwork**DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY:** The Patient Access Department registers and schedules all patients for medical services as ordered by their physician, obtaining all key information required to bill for services provided. Our goal is to provide professional, accurate and timely service within all aspects of registration and scheduling.**POSITION OVERVIEW:** The Centralized Scheduler schedules appointments for diagnostic exams and procedures, to include entering the appropriate diagnostic testing order and demographics. The Centralized Scheduler works directly with patients, physician offices, other hospital departments and facilities to ensure patients accurately scheduled for procedures in a time manner. This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:**Pre-registers the patient in the registration system utilizing the scheduling system, accurately collects patient demographics, insurance information and collects required co-pay/depositsContacts patients and pre registers patients in registration system following specific registration criteria, schedules patient from physician orders as outlined by department standardsSelects correct procedures and properly selects procedure from templates and inputs information into system.Researches and communicates with other departments to assure procedures are scheduled correctly when in question.Solves practical problems, uses department resources to determine how to schedule.General knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, accurately process written orders and enters appointments into scheduling systemHandles a large volume of incoming calls and multiple line system. Demonstrates excellent customer service, ensuring all patient calls are handled in a professional and expedient fashion, required to meet department standards for handling calls.Maintains the flow of communication between departments, directs patients and physicians to correct department for procedures not scheduled in Centralized Scheduling.Prioritizes work based upon level of urgency, review order to ensure all details are addressed and proper documentation is input into systemSupports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.**EDUCATION** **Required:** High school diploma or GED.**Preferred:** Associate’s degree or higher**.****LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION****Required:** N/A**Preferred:** N/A**EXPERIENCE****Required:** Intermediate experience using PC based office productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft, Outlook, and Excel). Previous customer service experience in a high volume fast paced environment. Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures. **Preferred:** 1 – 2 years of scheduling experience in a Call Center environment. Previous experience in a hospital/physician setting. **PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT**Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.**ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:**Essential functions for each specific role:**Centralized Scheduler, Outpatient Rehab** – Schedules outpatient rehab services and appointments accurately, responding to telephone inquiries and faxes from the patient’s, physician offices, and clinics. Reads and interprets information provided by the insurance verifier, demonstrates accurate visit tracking. Work appropriate queues from One Content and Right Fax.**Centralized Scheduler, Therapy Aide** - Processes written orders and enters into the scheduling with the highest degree of accuracy. Provides assistance to Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech Pathologists as needed. Maintains competency, operates equipment when indicated, and carries out therapist directives within scope of practice. Participates in planning, cleaning, ordering, and stocking supplies for units. Excellent Verbal, Written and communication skills. Demonstrates proper phone etiquette and understands medical terminology and procedures. Accurately process written orders, enters appointments into scheduling system. Ensures all patient calls are handled in a professional and expedient fashion..Schedule Weekly Hours:40Caregiver Type:RegularShift:First Shift (United States of America)Is Exempt Position?NoJob Family:SCHEDULERScheduled Days of the Week:Monday-FridayShift Start & End Time:Dayshift