Medical Scheduler, Outer Loop, Family Practice Associates, 8a-4:30p

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UofL Health is seeking a Medical Scheduler to coordinate patient follow-ups and necessary tests. The role involves direct patient interaction, scheduling across specialties, and ensuring clear patient instructions for procedures.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in multi-specialty scheduling; familiarity with Allscripts and Centricity is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Louisville, KY.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of scheduling in a multi-specialty clinic is preferred.
• Experience with hospital scheduling systems and patient communication is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Schedule follow-up visits and return visits.
• Obtain pre-certification and pre-authorizations as needed.
• Schedule medical tests and procedures and communicate instructions to patients.
• Call patients to schedule procedures and provide instructions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA and utilize hospital systems.

Connaissances

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Formation

High school diploma or GED/Equivalent

Outils

Allscripts

Centricity Business

Online paging systems

Description du poste

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.

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.

Address

5100 Outer Loop Louisville, KY 40202

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

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:

• High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience

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