Medical Scheduler & Patient Care Coordinator

UofL Health, Inc.

Jeffersontown (KY)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Medical Scheduler to assist staff and physicians by scheduling patients for follow-up appointments and necessary tests and procedures. The scheduler will interact with patients of all ages and act as a trusted member of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include scheduling follow-ups, obtaining pre-certifications, arranging tests and procedures (e.g., interventional cardiology, electrophysiology), communicating instructions to patients, and using Allscripts and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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.