Patient Access & Scheduling Coordinator

SSM Health; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Missouri requires a Regular, full-time Scheduling Coordinator who ensures accurate patient scheduling for procedures and collects demographic, insurance, and clinical information.

The role engages with patients, participants, and staff to optimize scheduling efficiency, manages pre-certification tasks, and supports clerical duties at patient registration. Strong communication and data-entry accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information from patient and enters into appropriate database. Seeks appropriate resources to resolve issues about the type, date or location of prescribed procedures.
• Schedules patient procedures in a manner that most efficiently utilizes the patient's time and clinical resources. Coordinates and communicates schedules.
• Assists with coordination of activities related to insurance pre-certification/authorization.
• Provides counseling to patient, participant or their representative regarding pre-service requirements and instructions.
• Performs clerical and reception duties associated with patient registration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Scheduling

Clerical skills

Data entry

Education

High School diploma/GED

10 years of work experience

Job description

SSM Health in Missouri requires a Regular, full-time Scheduling Coordinator who ensures accurate patient scheduling for procedures and collects demographic, insurance, and clinical information.

The role engages with patients, participants, and staff to optimize scheduling efficiency, manages pre-certification tasks, and supports clerical duties at patient registration. Strong communication and data-entry accuracy are essential.