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

University of Louisville Physicians; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville Physicians is seeking a Medical Scheduler to support our staff and physicians by coordinating patient follow-ups and tests. This on-site role involves direct patient interaction and collaboration with care teams to ensure timely appointments and procedures.

Responsibilities include obtaining pre-certifications, scheduling tests, communicating clear procedure instructions, and maintaining HIPAA privacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years scheduling in a multi-specialty clinic preferred.
• Experience with HIPAA privacy guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Scheduling

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Phone communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allscripts

Centricity Business

Job description

Primary Location: JHHS - Rudd Heart Lung - ULP - AMG Address: 201 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 Shift:

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)

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

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