Patient Access Scheduler-Clinic

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking an administrative scheduler for Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham. The role involves coordinating patient procedures, handling clerical and registration duties, and ensuring efficient scheduling across locations.

The position requires gathering demographics, insurance details, and coordinating with insurance for pre-approvals, while counseling patients on pre-service requirements and instructions. Travel to satellite offices may be required.

Qualifications

• Scheduling experience and clerical skills are required.
• Experience in handling patient registration and scheduling processes is preferred.
• Licensure/certification can substitute for education/experience where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient scheduling for prescribed procedures and ensure efficient use of time and resources.
• Collect demographic, insurance and clinical information and enter into the database; resolve scheduling issues.
• Assist with insurance pre-certification/authorization coordination.
• Counsel patients/representatives regarding pre-service requirements and instructions.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Clerical skills

Reception duties

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable job-specific experience

Licensure/certification in lieu

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham


• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm (ability to travel to satellite offices required)


• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham


• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Communicate with patients, participants and staff to accurately schedule patients for prescribed procedures. Perform clerical and reception duties associated with patient registration.

• Gather necessary demographic, insurance and clinical information from patient and enters into appropriate database. Seek appropriate resources to resolve issues about the type, date or location of prescribed procedures.


• Schedule patient procedures in a manner that most efficiently utilizes the patient's time and clinical resources. Coordinate and communicate schedules.


• Assist with coordination of activities related to insurance pre-certification/authorization.


• Provide counseling to patient, participant or their representative regarding pre-service requirements and instructions.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  
  
  
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
  
  
  
  

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year - from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital - ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital - along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.