Medical Scheduler, Surgery, 8a-4:30p

University of Louisville Physicians; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 35 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Medical Scheduler to assist staff and physicians by coordinating patient follow-ups and ordered tests. The scheduler will interact directly with patients of all ages and use Allscripts and Centricity Business to manage appointments and pre-authorizations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of scheduling experience in a multi-specialty clinic is preferred.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED/Equivalent is required.
• Two (2) years scheduling experience in a multi-specialty clinic is preferred.
• Experience with scheduling follow-up visits and tests.
• Proficient with HIPAA privacy and security practices.

Responsabilidades

• Schedule follow up/return visits for patients.
• Obtain pre-certifications and pre-authorizations as needed.
• Schedule medical tests and procedures for patients.
• Explain procedure instructions to patients.
• Call patients to schedule procedures and provide instructions.
• Use Allscripts and Centricity Business for scheduling and data retrieval.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality in all patient matters.
• Exhibit friendly and helpful behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Scheduling proficiency

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Ferramentas

Allscripts

Centricity Business

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Primary Location: Louisville Surgical Assoc Address: 4402 Churchman Ave Suite 200 Louisville, KY 40215 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.

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:

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.

Education:

High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

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