Lead Scheduler

Southwesthealthcare; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Full-Time Lead Scheduler to enhance patient care and streamline scheduling processes. In this pivotal role, you will manage outpatient scheduling, verify insurance eligibility, and support various scheduling teams. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding environment, with opportunities for career growth and development. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional healthcare services in the Southern California community, and enjoy competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and generous PTO.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) with Match

Education Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Career Growth Opportunities

Stock Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in scheduling and insurance in healthcare.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for outpatient scheduling and verification of insurance eligibility.
• Pre-register patients and calculate patient liabilities.

Skills

Healthcare Scheduling

Insurance Verification

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Medical Software

Office Equipment

Job description

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About Us
Creating Health and Harmony, Southwest Healthcare is a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and outpatient locations serving the Southern California community. With over 6,000 providers and healthcare employees, our goal is to provide accessible healthcare services benefiting families and the community.

Responsibilities
Join the Southwest Healthcare Team!
The Regional office in Temecula, CA, seeks a Full-Time Lead Scheduler responsible for outpatient scheduling, verification of insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorizations across multiple facilities. Duties include:

• Updating systems according to departmental standards.
• Verifying physician orders and matching them with patient and procedure types, including CPT codes.
• Pre-registering patients for outpatient procedures.
• Running Medicare ABN on Medicare patients.
• Calculating and collecting patient liabilities at pre-registration.
• Supporting PAS, PAC, and Centralized Scheduling teams.

Qualifications
- High School diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years experience in scheduling, insurance, and authorization in healthcare.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and medical terminology.
- Knowledge of office equipment and software packages.

Certifications/Licenses
- HAA Certified preferred.
- Valid CA Driver’s License required.

Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards.
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with staff, physicians, and the public.
- Knowledge of insurance benefits, billing, and reimbursement rates.
- Ability to interpret insurance contracts and explain policies to patients.

Benefits
- Challenging, rewarding environment
- Competitive pay and generous PTO
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage
- 401(k) with match, stock plan
- Education and certification reimbursement
- Career growth opportunities within UHS and subsidiaries