Healthcare Scheduler

Banner Health; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking motivated individuals to join their dynamic scheduling team. As a Health Scheduler, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the patient experience by managing appointments and providing essential information to patients. This remote position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work from approved states, making it an ideal role for those looking to contribute to meaningful healthcare changes. If you are enthusiastic about delivering exceptional customer service and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of customer service experience in healthcare settings.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage patient appointments while ensuring a great experience.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Scheduling Software

Office Software

Job description

Primary City/State: Arizona, Arizona

Department Name: Central Scheduling-Corp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Marketing and Communications

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.

We are seeking candidates who are motivated and enthusiastic to be part of a dynamic team of Health Schedulers. Within this position you will be responsible for answering inbound calls, scheduling, rescheduling and canceling patient appointments as required. Answering patients' questions regarding basic medical questions and procedures. Providing instructions to patients to ensure that they are prepared for examinations and procedures as well as confirming patient appointments. You must be able to communicate well with our patients and provide extraordinary customer service. There is room for growth and this role offers great stability. Our positions are REMOTE and you can work in any Banner approved states. To be successful as a scheduler, you should be helpful and courteous when answering telephone calls and using multiple scheduling systems. Ultimately, an exceptional scheduler should be able to build and maintain a good rapport with physicians and staff.

Department: Hospital Imaging Central Scheduling (HICS)

Scheduling for: Outpatient imaging in the hospitals; X Rays, PET Scans, MRI'S, CT, Nuc Med etc...

Shift: M-F 9 AM-5:30 PM/ 9:30AM-6PM

Training: 8 AM-4:30 PM

This position is REMOTE and will require a hardwired internet connection. More details will be provided during the interview.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for scheduling across the system for physicians, medical facilities and medical practices by coordinating all aspects of scheduling including, but not limiting to, facility resources, physicians, authorizations, insurance verification, benefits and setting payment expectations to ensure an exceptional customer experience at each point of service. Using a broad understanding of customer engagement strategies, clinical procedures and company facilities, this position provides accurate and timely information to create an experience that is easy, empathetic and differentiated in the marketplace.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Schedules medical appointments through coordination of patients, providers, facility resources, ancillary staff, records, referrals, authorizations and payers. Receives and initiates calls to/from patients, providers, provider offices and facilities, while following all established scheduling procedures and protocols to ensure patients receive the care they need, when and where they need it.
2. Effectively schedules appointments, tests and/or procedures leveraging various electronic medical record / scheduling software systems according to protocols established by clinical staff and scheduling standards. Identifies alternative schedule solutions in the event patient’s preference is not available, while adhering to procedures and protocols and ensuring patient safety.
3. Obtains patient demographics, insurance information and necessary documents required to secure authorizations, referrals, or other data as determined by various facilities and insurance carriers. Responsible for obtaining and properly documenting all necessary and accurate data during the intake/registration process. Acquires and documents pertinent patient medical information in accordance with procedural guidelines.
4. Provides patients with information, pre and post-test instruction, provides location of appointment and directions. This position answers questions as necessary within guidelines and protocols. Refers questions to medical offices as appropriate. Ensures patient has “no surprises” at point of service by setting payment expectations, as well as, providing estimated payment detail where applicable.
5. Effectively communicates and builds impactful relationships through written, digital and verbal channels with patients, facilities, providers and other clinical colleagues to ensure an easy, empathetic, solution-orientated patient experience, included but not limited to phone, chat, email, electronic medical record messaging and other digital channels. Anticipates patient and provider needs and responds accordingly.
6. Solicits, labels, stores and manages scanned documents and orders received from physician offices in the document imaging software system. Ensures that all appropriate documents are received prior to appointments and ensures that orders are compliant with each facility’s policy.
7. Where applicable, collects pre-payments and verifies insurance coverage to ensure “no surprises” and enable patient ease.
8. Services inbound and outbound customer and staff communications for all facilities in the states in which they operate. Works with various departments and staff to provide accurate managed care information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Requires skills and abilities typically attained with minimum of 1 or more years of customer service or related experience in a healthcare setting, such as medical office/clinic or hospital scheduling. Other acceptable experience includes lab, medical transcription, medical assistant or receptionist in a medical setting or other equivalent experience. Demonstrated ability to provide essential customer service and knowledge in a high paced inbound contact center environment Ability to use technology tools to research and obtain accurate information to respond to customer inquiries via incoming calls, emails and/or instant messaging/chat avenues while maintaining a professional solutions and service-oriented demeanor at all times. Effective ability to build customer loyalty through positive customer interactions and provide an easy experience. Demonstrated ability to utilize computer and typing skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to maintain a positive and helpful attitude with customers, providers and clinic operations. Must have the ability to follow oral and written directions as they relate to the functions listed above. Must have the ability to acquire and utilize a sound knowledge of the company’s customer information systems. Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills. Accurate and efficient keyboarding skills, the ability to work effectively with common office software are required. Requires effective teamwork skills and the ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in an in-bound call center or scheduler in a practice management environment preferred. Knowledge of payor contract terms and processes preferred. Some level of familiarity with medical terminology strongly preferred. Knowledge of payor contract terms and processes is preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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