Medical Office Scheduler: Patient Appointments

Brown Medicine; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Patient Scheduler at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. The role combines clerical work, patient registration and appointment coordination in a fast-paced medical setting.

Responsibilities include answering calls, entering patient information, obtaining physician orders and preparing documentation. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, is detail-oriented and proficient with data entry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typing and data entry proficiency required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Detail oriented and accurate recordkeeping.
• Able to communicate with patients, staff and physicians.
• Demonstrates care across life span with cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephonentercom calls, routes calls and takes messages.
• Enters and edits patient information in the computer system.
• Follows downtime procedures for data entry into patient records.
• Obtains missing patient data from units or outside facilities.
• Schedules office and testing appointments.
• Obtains physician orders and verifies accuracy.
• Maintains patient paperwork in daily files.
• Obtains patient history and physical information as needed.
• Reviews orders for accuracy and informs supervisor of discrepancies.
• Screens patients and provides routine testing instructions.
• Instructs on registration procedures and exam prep.
• Provides reports to management and assists with training.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Life span care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Patient Scheduler at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. The role combines clerical work, patient registration and appointment coordination in a fast-paced medical setting.

Responsibilities include answering calls, entering patient information, obtaining physician orders and preparing documentation. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, is detail-oriented and proficient with data entry.