Medical Scheduler I

Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc. is hiring for a Scheduler/Operator role in Columbus, OH. The position handles incoming calls, schedules appointments, processes referrals, and maintains patient records with HIPAA compliance.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least 2 years in a medical setting, and strong English communication skills. Proficiency with Athena and gGastro is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prefer 2 years of experience in a medical environment.
• Fluent English and professional communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Answer and screen incoming calls; triage inquiries and resolve caller questions.
• Schedule appointments and cancellations by phone or faxed referrals.
• Process referrals and notify referring offices; manage patient information.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant handling of patient data and confidential information.

Skills

Medical terminology

Phone etiquette

Organization

Office software

Communication

HIPAA compliance

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Athena

gGastro

Job description

May be hired to do one of the following primary job functions:

Scheduler

• Answer/screen/triage incoming phone calls in a timely and courteous manner. Will resolve callers’ inquiries.
• Schedule appointments and cancellations by phone or faxed referral
• Understands scheduling protocols: hospital, office, ambulatory center, doctors/other providers at each location
• Understands all appointment and procedure types and the preps associated with each type
• Understands insurance protocols for scheduling and pre-certification
• Daily reviews and has working knowledge of physician and office schedules
• Obtain patient insurance information and enter into computer
• Receive consultation requests from hospitals; obtain patient information, and notify physicians or provider/practitioner (MCE & RMH only) by entering consult request into online paging system
• Call in prescriptions for designated preps to pharmacies as necessary.

Referrals

• Schedule and process incoming referrals, contacting patient directly & communicating appointment information to referring physician offices.

Operators

• Receive consultation requests from hospitals; obtain patient information, and notify physicians or provider/practitioner (MCE & RMH only) by entering consult request into online paging system
• Call in prescriptions for designated preps to pharmacies as necessary.

Schedulers/Operators/ Recalls/Referrals/Prep Specialist

• Practice appropriate charting methods, including taking appropriate messages
• Mail patient and procedure information packets.
• Utilizes computer programs daily (Athena and gGastro)

Secondary Job Functions

• Assists co-workers with additional work outside of scheduler duties
• Maintain confidentiality of patient’s personal and financial information by utilizing HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Attend all office meetings or in-service as required.
• Any other tasks as requested by the physician, practice manager, human resource manager, and/or the office supervisor1

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to communicate with diversified levels of patients, staff members as well as external providers and/or agencies.
• Ability to organize work material to ensure accuracy of job performance
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping
• Knowledge of modern business communication, including style and format of letters, memoranda, minutes, and reports
• Skills to use a personal computer and various software packages, including internet.
• Skills to handle a multi-line phone system.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with little supervision
• Ability to handle and resolve problems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding health and financial information.
• Neat appearance, professional demeanor and pleasant phone voice.
• Fluent in English.

Credentials and Experience

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Prefer at least 2 years experience working in a medical environment.

Special Requirements

• Willingness to learn new tasks, be cross-trained within the office, and be flexible with work load to help office flow, assisting co-workers as needed.
• Flexibility in working hours with willingness to work occasional overtime.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit (frequent), stand (frequent) walk (frequent), stoop (frequent), bend over (frequent) and type on keyboard (frequent).
• Ability to communicate in person (occasional) and by phone (frequent).
• Medical office requiring some contact with adult patient

Equal Opportunity Employer

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