Patient Access Scheduler - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated appointment scheduler to enhance patient care. In this role, you will coordinate appointments, manage patient inquiries, and ensure seamless communication between departments. Your contributions will directly impact patient satisfaction and operational efficiency. Join a team that values your skills and offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about healthcare and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Family-friendly support services

Wellness program with financial incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate referrals.
• Ensure accurate registration and insurance information.

Skills

Patient Scheduling

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Insurance Verification

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Healthcare Administration

Job description

• Schedules patient appointments system wide for providers including specialty and ancillary services.
• Schedules and provides proper prep instructions for ancillary and diagnostic procedures and tests using physician-specific and department guidelines.
• Coordinates and completes accurate basic registration, demographic and insurance information to ensure timely and accurate payment for services while scheduling appointments.
• Completes all appointment scheduling, cancellation and confirmation requests by matching patient preferences with documented, physician-specific scheduling guidelines to provide the first available appointment in conjunction with patient preferences for time, date and location of each appointment.
• Processes requests for referrals and obtains the referrals for physician offices as require.
• Answers patient and referring physician questions pertaining to appointment status.
• Coordinates the hold and release of template slots for requests to occur within weeks.
• Facilitates and assures physician to physician or department contact.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

• Hours: 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

• Required: 1 year minimum experience

• This role is required to work at department location

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more:https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.commembership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.