Pulmonary Scheduling Specialist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is seeking a Patient Scheduler for the Pulmonary Division to coordinate provider schedules, support patient access, and handle pre-registration using our practice management software.

Responsibilities include obtaining demographics, verifying insurance, documenting pre-registration notes, and guiding patients through scheduling processes. This is a full-time day-shift position emphasizing teamwork and accurate data entry.

Qualifications

• Proficient in general office procedures and clerical tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities for diverse audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills for a team environment.
• Able to operate computers and scheduling software effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of scheduling software and provider guidelines.
• Pre-registers new patients with 95% accuracy.
• Gathers demographic and visit reason data for referrals and scheduling.
• Verifies insurance coverage by phone or electronically and explains expected payments.
• Enters pre-registration notes into the scheduling system.
• Applies scheduling protocols to determine need for financial counseling.

Skills

Office procedures

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is seeking a Patient Scheduler for the Pulmonary Division to coordinate provider schedules, support patient access, and handle pre-registration using our practice management software.

Responsibilities include obtaining demographics, verifying insurance, documenting pre-registration notes, and guiding patients through scheduling processes. This is a full-time day-shift position emphasizing teamwork and accurate data entry.