Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist I

SSM Health; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in Columbia, IL seeks a Regular full-time Scheduler to accurately schedule procedures and collect demographic, insurance, and clinical data. You will communicate with patients and staff, enter information into the database, coordinate with insurance pre-certifications, and provide clear pre-service instructions.

The role is day shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with hourly pay in the posted range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• No prior experience required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information from patient and enters into database.
• Schedules patient procedures efficiently and coordinates schedules.
• Assists with insurance pre-certification/authorization coordination.
• Provides counseling to patients regarding pre-service requirements and instructions.
• Performs clerical and reception duties related to patient registration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Job description

SSM Health in Columbia, IL seeks a Regular full-time Scheduler to accurately schedule procedures and collect demographic, insurance, and clinical data. You will communicate with patients and staff, enter information into the database, coordinate with insurance pre-certifications, and provide clear pre-service instructions.

The role is day shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with hourly pay in the posted range.