OB/GYN Scheduling Specialist

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to coordinate exam times per protocol while considering patient and departmental convenience. The role includes coordinating pre-op testing when needed and verifying benefits.

The position also handles prepayment collections for procedures, secures prior authorizations, and provides patient education. You will assist with clerical duties and telephone coverage, supporting clinical teams through the patient-prep

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of medical office experience required.
• High School Diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate scheduling, rescheduling, cancellations and verification of the patients appointment with the correct MD, modality, special equipment and studies. Repeats appointment date, time and location prior to ending call. Schedules interpreters for patients as needed.
• Performs pre-certification tasks when needed prior to services being rendered. Accurately updates and documents the referral in eClinical Works to include closing referral.
• Compliant with accessing and extracting confidential patient information for acquiring insurance authorizations. Clear, precise communication.
• Calls patients at home after surgery to provide follow up and opportunity to clarify any instructions and answer questions.
• Patients receive thorough and accurate information concerning their condition and related procedures. Education materials are kept up to date and in adequate supply.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Organization

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

eClinical Works

Job description

The Scheduling Specialist will receive requests for procedures, coordinate the exam times per protocol with convenience considered for the patients and departments. Will coordinate pre op testing when needed. Verifies insurance benefits. This position will be responsible for prepayment collections for procedures, and obtains prior auths for procedures that need done both in an out of the office. Must provide patient education for procedures, and medication. Will also be required to complete increased clerical duties assist in answering the telephone, provides clinical support, and assists with other tasks as assigned. This individual needs to be highly motivated, organized, and understand the work flow of preparing a patient for procedures from pre-op to post op.

Education

High School Diploma of General Studies - Preferred

Experience

1-2 Years medical office - Required

Medical Assistant/Secretary, Unit Secretary, Surgical Technician, Imaging Support Specialist or Imaging Scheduler - Preferred

License & Certification

None Required

Core Job Functions

• Ensures accurate scheduling, rescheduling, cancellations and verification of the patients appointment with the correct MD, modality, special equipment and studies. Repeats appointment date, time and location prior to ending call. Schedules interpreters for patients as needed.
• Performs pre-certification tasks when needed prior to services being rendered. Accurately updates and documents the referral in eClinical Works to include closing referral.
• Compliant with accessing and extracting confidential patient information for acquiring insurance authorizations. Clear, precise communication.
• Calls patients at home after surgery to provide follow up and opportunity to clarify any instructions and answer questions.
• Patients receive thorough and accurate information concerning their condition and related procedures. Education materials are kept up to date and in adequate supply.