Patient Access & Scheduling Coordinator

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System in Odessa, TX seeks a Scheduling Clerk to coordinate patient treatments and diagnostic procedures on site. You will handle pre-registration, process physician orders, verify insurance, and secure authorizations to keep patient flow smooth.

You will also distribute educational materials to patients and families as needed and support data reporting and record-keeping with accuracy and courtesy in a busy healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required at time of hire or transfer to the department.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with commonly used office software and computers.
• Must maintain accurate statistical records, gather data and produce reports.
• Preferred: Medical Terminology course(s).
• Two years of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office scheduling setting.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient treatments or diagnostic procedures.
• Pre-registration; receiving physician orders, insurance verification, verifying or obtaining authorizations and pre-certifications.
• Distribute educational materials or provide education to patients and families, if needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Office software proficiency

Data reporting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Center Health System in Odessa, TX seeks a Scheduling Clerk to coordinate patient treatments and diagnostic procedures on site. You will handle pre-registration, process physician orders, verify insurance, and secure authorizations to keep patient flow smooth.

You will also distribute educational materials to patients and families as needed and support data reporting and record-keeping with accuracy and courtesy in a busy healthcare environment.