Clinic Scheduler

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Neurological Clinic in Montgomery, AL seeks a Clinic Scheduler to support providers by maintaining and scheduling patient tests and procedures, and by handling referrals to specialists. The role uses the EMR system to document activity and reschedule as needed, while providing clerical support to the healthcare team.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and physician office experience, with strong PC skills and a focus on confidentiality, teamwork, and patient relations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Physician office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital and department policies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Ability to adapt schedules per department needs.
• Proficient in PC applications (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and scheduling of patient tests and procedures.
• Provide referrals to specialists.
• Document in the EMR program.
• Reschedule appointments as needed.
• Provide clerical assistance to the provider.

Skills

PC apps

Word

Excel

Public relations

Time management

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma

Office experience

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The clinic scheduler is responsible for assisting the provider with the maintenance and scheduling of patient testing and procedures, as well as, providing referrals to specialists. They will use the EMR program to document, will reschedule as needed, and will provide clerical assistance as needed to provider.

Education / Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. Physician office experience preferred.

License / Certification

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of PC applications, Word, Excel, etc.
• This position requires knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Must be able to maintain positive public relations image in all medical staff and interdepartmental communications.
• Must relate to physicians, coworkers and patients in a courteous, helpful and respectful manner.
• Is expected to participate in a team effort to accomplish department goals, must be willing to rearrange schedules according to department needs.
• Must be able to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Ability to follow directions and establish priorities effectively.
• Self-directed and capable of working without direct supervision.
• Dependable in both production and attendance.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility 20% of the workday.

There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.

Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.

Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.

Much exposure to computer work.

Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.

Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Baptist Health Neurological Clinic

Job

Clinic Scheduler

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)