Centralized Scheduler

Uniontown-Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, PA is seeking a Scheduling Clerk responsible for ensuring patients are scheduled for the correct procedures at the right time, pre-registering patients, and collecting accurate insurance information. This role requires excellent customer service and strong computer skills within a busy hospital setting.

You will coordinate with physician offices, schedule exams, maintain records, protect confidentiality, and assist in training new staff, while supporting

Qualifications

• Two years medical secretarial/clerical experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling and pre-registration functions for designated departments.
• Schedule services as requested by physician offices or patients, and prepare for exams.
• Pre-register patients in the computer system according to registration guidelines.
• Ascertain insurance information, perform revenue cycle review, and refer to Financial Care Consultants.
• Maintain records per hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Collaborate with physician office staff and assist in training new staff.
• Maintain department equipment and report malfunctions.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Scheduling software

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years medical secretarial/clerical experience

Tools

Scheduling systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Responsible for assuring the patient is scheduled for the correct procedure at the appropriate time and with the appropriate resources. Responsible for pre-registration of the scheduled patient. Accurate documentation of the patients' medical insurance and required authorizations is required. It is the responsibility of this position to assure that referring office staff and patients receive the highest customer service available as this is often the patient's first impression.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:1. Two (2) years medical secretarial/medical clerical experience.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Responsible for all scheduling and pre-registration functions necessary to maintain efficient and smooth operations of the scheduling function, coordinating the scheduling and ordering of procedures for designated departments based on established guidelines.2. Schedules services as requested by physician offices or patients, gives preparation for exams and screens for pertinent information prior to scheduling exam.3. Pre-registers patients in computer system according to the hospital's registration guidelines.4. Responsible for ascertaining insurance information to comply with managed care regulations or other insurance regulations, performing a revenue cycle review, and referring appropriate patients to Financial Care Consultants.5. Maintains records according to hospital and regulatory requirements.9. Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and employee information.12. Collaborates with physician office staff to maintain effective working relationships and to provide education for new office staff members.13. Assists in the training and orientation of new staff members.14. Maintains department equipment.15. Records and reports equipment malfunctions, including initiating service work orders.16. Performs other duties as assigned.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Frequent sitting.WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Frequent exposure to various parts of the hospital or work from home office environment.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:1. Possess excellent customer service skills.2. Strong computer skills; ability to navigate scheduling systems and Microsoft office suite.3. Ability to maintain/update the computer competencies as required for the position.4. Effective verbal and written communication skills.Additional Job Description:Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Shift:Exempt/Non-Exempt:United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:UNTWN Uniontown HospitalCost Center:550 UNTWN Scheduling Call CenterAddress:500 W Berkeley StreetUniontownPennsylvaniaEqual Opportunity EmployerWest Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.