Healthcare Scheduler – Pre-Access & Insurance Verification

Universal Health Services; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Tuition savings to continue your nurse

Job summary

Laredo Physicians Group is seeking a Central Scheduler to accurately schedule patients for outpatient procedures, verify insurance, and complete pre-registration with precision. The role emphasizes service excellence and strong communication to guide patients and physicians through the scheduling process.

Primary responsibilities include data entry accuracy, coordinating with physicians and staff, and ensuring verification and authorization requirements are met before services are rendered.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/GED required.
• Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare environment.
• Experience in data entry, customer service, collections and medical terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of third-party requirements and healthcare billing preferred.
• HIPAA privacy standards knowledge is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately schedules patients for outpatient procedures per scheduling guidelines.
• Guide physicians, office staff, and patients through scheduling steps.
• Confirm appointments with physicians or patients as needed.
• Obtain insurance information to expedite verification and pre-certification.
• Enter complete data into the computer with correct dates, codes and spelling.
• Complete outpatient verification to ensure insurance information accuracy and authorization requirements.
• Review account history and consult supervisor when delaying services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Medical terminology

HIPAA privacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Patient accounting system

Job description

Laredo Physicians Group is seeking a Central Scheduler to accurately schedule patients for outpatient procedures, verify insurance, and complete pre-registration with precision. The role emphasizes service excellence and strong communication to guide patients and physicians through the scheduling process.

Primary responsibilities include data entry accuracy, coordinating with physicians and staff, and ensuring verification and authorization requirements are met before services are rendered.