Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Registrar Scheduler to optimize patient flow and ensure smooth scheduling for consultations, procedures, and tests. The role includes registering patients, collecting demographics and insurance data, and billing-related information to support efficient clinic operations.

Required is at least one year in scheduling or patient access in hospital/clinic settings, with CHAA preferred and familiarity with ICD coding.

Qualifications

• One year of scheduling or patient access experience in hospital or clinic setting required.
• CHAA certification preferred.
• Training or educational background with medical terminology and familiarity with ICD coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient flow at a clinic, schedules consultations, procedures and tests.
• Registers patients and collects demographic and insurance information.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits and obtains required pre-certifications/authorizations.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Medical terminology

ICD coding

Prioritization

Customer service

Team interaction

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

The University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Registrar Scheduler to optimize patient flow and ensure smooth scheduling for consultations, procedures, and tests. The role includes registering patients, collecting demographics and insurance data, and billing-related information to support efficient clinic operations.

Required is at least one year in scheduling or patient access in hospital/clinic settings, with CHAA preferred and familiarity with ICD coding.