Medical Scheduler: Patient Appointments & Test Coordination

uoflhealth; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Medical Scheduler to assist staff and physicians by scheduling patients for follow-up appointments and tests. The Scheduler interacts directly with patients of all ages and coordinates with multiple hospital systems.

Responsibilities include scheduling visits, obtaining pre-certifications, arranging tests, communicating instructions to patients, and contacting patients by phone with follow-up letters. HIPAA confidentiality must be maintained.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedule follow up/return visits for patients.
• Obtain pre-certification and pre-authorizations as needed.
• Schedule medical tests and procedures for patients.
• Discuss patient instructions for procedures with patients.
• Call patients to schedule procedures and provide instructions.
• Use Allscripts, Centricity Business, and online paging systems.

Skills

Patient communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allscripts

Centricity Business

Online paging systems

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Medical Scheduler to assist staff and physicians by scheduling patients for follow-up appointments and tests. The Scheduler interacts directly with patients of all ages and coordinates with multiple hospital systems.

Responsibilities include scheduling visits, obtaining pre-certifications, arranging tests, communicating instructions to patients, and contacting patients by phone with follow-up letters. HIPAA confidentiality must be maintained.