Patient Scheduler

ummc; Ridgeland (MS); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UMMC in Ridgeland, MS seeks a Patient Scheduler to coordinate provider schedules, optimize patient access, and support efficient business operations. This role uses practice management software to pre-register patients, manage referrals, and handle authorizations as needed.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong communication and computer skills, and the ability to work in a team. Responsibilities include accurate data entry, insurance verification, and following scheduling

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of office procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Proficient use of computers and relevant software.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsabilités

• Maintains current knowledge of patient scheduling software and ARGs (Appointment Request Guidelines) for the providers they schedule.
• Pre-registers all new patients scheduling appointments with 95% accuracy.
• Obtains demographic data for the referring physician when a patient is scheduled, including the reason for the visit.
• Verifies patients' insurance electronically or by phone to ensure coverage is active and informs patients of their expected payment at the time of service.
• Completes data entry of pre-registration notes in the scheduling system.
• Utilizes access to resource guidelines and scheduling protocols to determine the need for financial counseling.

Connaissances

Office procedures

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Formation

High school diploma/GED

Description du poste

Job Category

Clerical and Customer Service

Organization

Ambulatory Clerical-ENT LMB Business Operations

Location

Colony Park North

Job Title

Patient Scheduler

Job Summary

Coordinates provider schedules to optimize patient access, enhance customer service, and support efficient business operations. Handles the pre-registration process using practice management software to ensure accurate patient information and manage referrals, authorizations, and certifications as needed.

Education & Experience

High school diploma/GED

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of office procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Skill in the use of computers and relevant software applications.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of patient scheduling software, ARGs (Appointment Request Guidelines) for the providers they schedule, and standard operating procedures for pre-registration and patient appointment scheduling.
• Pre-registers all new patients scheduling appointments with 95% accuracy.
• Obtains demographic data for the referring physician when a patient is scheduled, including the reason for the visit, and documents this information.
• Verifies patients' insurance electronically or by phone to ensure coverage is active and informs patients of their expected payment at the time of service.
• Completes data entry of pre-registration notes in the scheduling system.
• Utilizes access to resource guidelines and scheduling protocols to determine the need for financial counseling.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

100

Job Posting Date

10/19/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified)

10/22/2026