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

University of Louisville Physicians; United States; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

University of Louisville Physicians is seeking a Medical Scheduler to support a multi-specialty outpatient practice in Louisville, KY. The role involves coordinating follow-up visits, tests, and procedures, while ensuring clear patient communication and compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of scheduling experience in a multi-specialty setting and proficiency with Allscripts and Centricity Business systems.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• Schedule follow-up/return visits for patients.
• Obtain pre-certification and pre-authorization as needed.
• Schedule medical tests and procedures (e.g., interventional cardiology, electrophysiology).
• Discuss patient instructions for procedures so patients understand expectations.
• Call patients to schedule procedures and send follow-up instructions.
• Use Allscripts, Centricity Business, and paging systems.
• Retrieve information from other hospital systems.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and deliver friendly, helpful service.

Conhecimentos

Scheduling

Phone communication

HIPAA privacy

Formação

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Allscripts

Centricity Business

Paging systems

Descrição da vaga

Primary Location: UofL Phys Outpatient - ULP - AMG Address: 401 E. Chestnut St Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

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.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience

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

About UofL Health

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.