Patient Scheduler 1, Part Time

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Part-time Patient Scheduler to manage patient appointments and coordinate diagnostic procedures. This role involves handling high call volumes, acquiring accurate patient information, and guiding patients through exam preparation while using scheduling software across UHealth facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of scheduling or clerical experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant scheduling/clerical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for patient interaction.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and processes.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls and contact patients to schedule exams and coordinate times.
• Screen and verify information to ensure accuracy of appointments.
• Educate patients on exam preparation and scheduling requirements.
• Use scheduling software to manage exams across modalities and entities.

Skills

Communication

Phone etiquette

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling software

Office software

Job description

The Patient Scheduler 1 delivers quality customer service by communicating with patients over the phone to provide necessary information and is responsible for requesting information related to coordination and scheduling of diagnostic therapy and other procedures/treatments for UHealth. Interacts directly with referring physicians, radiologists, technologists, as well as patients to guarantee smooth coordination of procedures and exams.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Delivers quality customer service by answering incoming phone calls or contacting patients by phone to determine exam time.
• Screens and verifies information to ensure accuracy when scheduling exams.
• Manages high call volumes to ensure best possible customer service by properly educating the patient on exam preparation and answering questions.
• Utilizes multiple computer applications, scheduling software, and network drives to schedule multiple exams within multiple modalities and entities across the UHealth system.
• Uses intermediate medical terminology and accurate scheduling protocols to ensure compliance such as reviewing and comparing patient’s previous imaging report to current order.
• Coordinates processes and timing as required by the physician and facility for special procedures.
• Obtains all required information from the referring physician or patient for the exam when scheduling exams.
• Notifies appropriate parties if patient requires labs or premedication for allergies, oral sedation medication, or obtain necessary implant information.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.

As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care.

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.