Medical Scheduler, Cardiology, Downtown, 8a-4:30p

University Medical Center; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UofL Health in Louisville is seeking a Medical Scheduler to support physicians by arranging follow-up visits and tests, coordinating with patients and care teams. The role involves direct patient interaction across ages and ensuring accurate scheduling in our multi-specialty clinic.

You will use Allscripts and Centricity Business, handle pre-certifications, provide clear instructions, and maintain confidentiality under HIPAA.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years scheduling in a multi-specialty clinic preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Schedule follow up/return visits to our office for patients.
• Obtain appropriate pre-certification and pre-authorizations as needed.
• Schedule medical tests and procedures for patients.
• Discuss patient instructions for procedures with the patient.
• Call patients to schedule procedures and provide instructions.
• Use Allscripts, Centricity Business, online paging systems.
• Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Exhibits friendly and helpful behavior.

Educación

High school diploma or GED/Equivalent

Herramientas

Allscripts

Centricity Business

Online paging systems

Descripción del empleo

Primary Location

JHHS - Rudd Heart Lung - ULP - AMG

Address

201 Abraham Flexner Way

Louisville, KY 40202

Job Description Summary

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members-physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals-UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description

The Medical Scheduler is an individual who assists the staff and physician by scheduling patients for appropriate follow up appointments and necessary tests and procedures. The Scheduler functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities that commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient interaction is provided to patients of all ages.

Essential Functions

• Schedule follow up/return visits to our office for patients.
• Obtain appropriate pre-certification and pre-authorizations, as needed.
• Schedule medical tests and procedures for patients. (i.e. - interventional invasive cardiology procedures, electrophysiology, etc.)
• Discuss patient instructions for procedures with patient so patient has clear understanding of what is expected.
• Calls patients to schedule procedures and give instructions over phone with follow-up letter with instructions.
• Use Allscripts, Centricity Business, online paging systems. Retrieve information from other hospital systems.
• Holds in confidence all matters concerning patients according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Exhibits friendly and helpful behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description

Education

• High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience

• Two (2) years of scheduling in a multi-specialty clinic (preferred)