Clinic Scheduler

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama is seeking a Clinic Scheduler to assist providers with maintenance and scheduling of patient testing and procedures. You will use the EMR system to document visits, reschedule as needed, and provide clerical support to the gastroenterology team.

The role requires a high school diploma and the ability to work with physicians, coworkers and patients professionally. Experience in a physician office is preferred, and a team-oriented approach is essential in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of PC applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must know hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Maintain positive public relations with medical staff and interdepartmental communications.
• Relate courteously to physicians, coworkers and patients.
• Be willing to rearrange schedules to meet department needs.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Show organization and time-management skills.
• Follow directions and set priorities effectively.
• Be self-directed and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the provider with maintenance and scheduling of patient testing and procedures.
• Provide referrals to specialists as needed.
• Use the EMR program to document and schedule patient activities.
• Reschedule appointments as needed and provide clerical support to the provider.

Skills

PC applications

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Privacy & confidentiality

Time management

Communication

Team player

Public relations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

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: UAB Gastroenterology Job: Clinic Scheduler Clinic Scheduler Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.