Outpatient Scheduling & Precertification Specialist

Cullman Regional Medical Center Inc; Alabama; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullman Regional Medical Center Inc. seeks a Scheduling Clerk to accurately enter patients into the hospital scheduling system for outpatient testing, requiring fast, precise data entry and solid medical terminology knowledge.

You will verify precertification, maintain current scheduling guidelines, document account handling with follow-up, and communicate with patients by phone to ensure quality and safety. This role supports a compassionate patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology.
• Typing speed of 30 WPM or higher.
• Experience handling phone communications.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter patients into the hospital scheduling system for outpatient testing.
• Ensure precertification requirements are met when scheduling.
• Maintain up-to-date records of scheduling guidelines from all centers.
• Document pertinent information regarding account handling and conduct follow-up.

Skills

Typing 30 WPM

Phone experience

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

In-depth knowledge of medical terminology

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Cullman Regional Medical Center Inc. seeks a Scheduling Clerk to accurately enter patients into the hospital scheduling system for outpatient testing, requiring fast, precise data entry and solid medical terminology knowledge.

You will verify precertification, maintain current scheduling guidelines, document account handling with follow-up, and communicate with patients by phone to ensure quality and safety. This role supports a compassionate patient experience.