Medical Scheduler: Patient Appointments & Tests

University Medical Center; Fairdale (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Medical Scheduler to support staff and physicians by scheduling follow-up appointments, procedures, and tests. The scheduler coordinates pre-certifications and maintains direct patient interaction across all ages, in a HIPAA-compliant manner.

Responsibilities include scheduling visits, coordinating tests and procedures, and communicating clear instructions to patients and care teams, using Allscripts and Centricity Business.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required).
• Two (2) years of scheduling in a multi-specialty clinic (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Schedule follow-up/return visits for patients.
• Obtain appropriate pre-certification and pre-authorizations, as needed.
• Schedule medical tests and procedures for patients.
• Discuss patient instructions for procedures with patient.
• Calls patients to schedule procedures and provide instructions.
• Use Allscripts, Centricity Business, online paging systems and retrieve information from other hospital systems.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and exhibit friendly, helpful behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling

HIPAA compliance

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allscripts

Centricity Business

Online paging systems

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Medical Scheduler to support staff and physicians by scheduling follow-up appointments, procedures, and tests. The scheduler coordinates pre-certifications and maintains direct patient interaction across all ages, in a HIPAA-compliant manner.

Responsibilities include scheduling visits, coordinating tests and procedures, and communicating clear instructions to patients and care teams, using Allscripts and Centricity Business.