Centralized Scheduler

Talentify; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX is seeking a Centralized Scheduler within the Admitting/Registration Department. The role involves scheduling tests and procedures, coordinating patient admissions, and managing registrations to ensure timely access to care.

The position offers full-time, dayshift work with 8-hour shifts. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong clerical skills, basic medical terminology knowledge, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements.
• 1-2 years hospital environment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service experience required.
• Strong clerical and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and hospital services across departments.
• Greet and register patients and verify demographics and insurance information.
• Enter accurate patient data and obtain necessary signatures and authorizations.
• Notify departments of scheduling needs and equipment requirements.
• Prepare and distribute the surgical schedule and on-call list.

Skills

Scheduling

Registration

Insurance verify

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking

Clerical

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shift

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center - Mission, Tx

We are seeking a Centralized Scheduler, also referred to as a Hospital Admitting Clerk or Admitting Scheduler, in our Admitting/Registration Department. As a Centralized Scheduler, you routinely schedule tests/procedures for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include coordinating patient appointments, admissions, and registration processes to ensure efficient and accurate access to care.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments, clinic visits such as surgery, G.I. Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Nutritional Services, Infusion units or any other location where scheduling of a test or procedure may occur
• Greet and register patients upon arrival, collect and verify personal, medical, and insurance information for accurate hospital records, and obtain necessary signatures on consent forms, privacy notices, and billing authorizations
• Ensure that accurate, complete and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations, if applicable
• Notify departments as necessary of various services that may require, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries
• Prepare and distribute the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires) 2. Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements 3. 1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred 4. Knowledge of medical terminology 5. Effective written and verbal communication skills 6. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines 7. Analytical and problem‑solving skills 8. Customer Services experience required 9. Strong clerical and computer skills.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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