Diagnostics Scheduler Per Diem Tucson

Banner Health Corporate; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid orientation

Weekly pay

403(b)

Employee wellness program

Discount Entertainment tickets

Restaurant/Shopping discounts

Auto Purchase Plan

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Diagnostics Scheduler to coordinate patient treatments and diagnostic procedures from pre-registration through pre-authorizations. You will greet patients at the front desk and manage appointments using computerized scheduling systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, maintaining records, and generating essential reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Around 2 years of medical clerical experience preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients for treatments or diagnostic procedures using computerized systems.
• Verify insurance, obtain pre-authorizations and pre-certifications.
• Pre-register patients and manage patient records and charts.
• Greet patients at front desk and ensure smooth check-in.
• Produce statistical reports and maintain data accuracy.
• Provide administrative support to the assigned unit as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Scheduling

Administrative support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Office software

Education

High school diploma/GED

2 years medical clerical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic scheduling systems

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ Work Shift: Day Job Category: Administrative Services Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. When working per Diem you must work at least 2 shifts a month. As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts
• Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b)
• Pre-tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes: employment, criminal and education) are required.

Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.

As a Diagnostics Scheduler, you'll play a vital role in ensuring seamless patient experiences by coordinating treatments and diagnostic procedures from start to finish. Your responsibilities will span the entire scheduling process—from pre-registration and insurance verification to obtaining pre-authorizations and managing physician orders with precision. You'll be the welcoming face at our front desk, greeting patients and ensuring their check-in process is smooth and efficient. Using advanced computerized scheduling systems, you'll expertly manage appointments, resolve conflicts, and maintain accurate records while producing essential statistical reports. If you're passionate about healthcare operations and excel at multitasking in a dynamic setting, this position offers the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care every day!

Location: 3838 N Campbell Ave, Tucson AZ 85724

Schedule: Monday - Friday Hours between 7:30am - 4:00pm

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for scheduling patient treatments or diagnostic procedures for assigned area. Activities include pre-registration; receiving physician orders, insurance verification, gathering pre-authorizations and pre-certifications. Maintains records and produces statistical reports as required. May distribute educational materials to patients and families if needed in assigned department.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Receives physician orders and seeks clarification, if necessary. Verifies insurance, obtains pre-authorizations and per-certifications. Answers all telephone inquiries related to scheduling.
2. Schedules patients for treatments or diagnostic procedures using computerized scheduling systems. Resolves scheduling conflicts, as needed. Documents all information regarding patient re-schedules.
3. Enters patient information in computerized scheduling system and gathers information and modifies records, as needed to maintain current database. Prepares charts and manages files within regulatory requirements. Compiles and reports statistical data, if needed by the assigned department.
4. Distributes educational materials to patients and families, when necessary. Responds to diverse questions or refers to appropriate clinical staff.
5. Provides administrative support to the assigned unit when required.
6. Incumbents in this position interface with physicians and their office staff, patients and family members and clinical staff and co-workers. Schedulers must have an understanding of what is entailed in the procedures and treatments that they schedule, physician preferences, and special needs related to particular diagnosis or age of the patients being served. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, set priorities and maintain highly confidential information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• The position also requires skills and abilities typically attained with 2 years of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling setting.
• Medical terminology is required.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills.
• Must be proficient with commonly used office software and computers and possess the ability to use computerized scheduling systems.
• Must be able to maintain accurate statistical records, gather data, and produce reports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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