Scheduler

US Oncology Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Oncology Network is seeking a Scheduler to join Texas Urology Specialists in Arlington/Fort Worth. This full-time role supports scheduling of patient appointments and tests, answers calls, and acts as a liaison between patients and medical staff. Candidates may be at Level 1, 2, or Sr based on experience.

The scheduler will handle pre-authorizations, financial counseling coordination as needed, and ensure confidentiality in a busy front-office setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-3 years’ experience preferably in a medical office setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, scheduling, and/or authorization experience preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls and direct to appropriate personnel.
• Schedule new, referred, and returning patients in the EMR per physician guidelines.
• Obtain and enter insurance authorizations and referrals in patient charts.
• Collect co-pays, deductible, and other amounts at visit time.
• Maintain scheduling templates for physician meetings and satellite schedules.

Skills

Medical terminology

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Overview

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Scheduler to join our team at Texas Urology Specialists! This position will support the Arlington and Fort Worth Clearfork locations. This is a full-time Monday-Friday 8am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.

This position can be a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Notes from the hiring manager

Our clinic offers a welcoming, team-oriented environment where collaboration, support, and respect are at the heart of everything we do. Team members are encouraged to share their knowledge, support one another, and work together to deliver exceptional care and service to our patients. We celebrate successes, value each individual's contributions, and foster a culture that promotes professional growth, development, and a strong sense of belonging.

As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fight against cancer.Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

What does the Scheduler do? (including but not limited to)

Under direct supervision, responsible for scheduling patient appointments and tests in an efficient and timely manner. Answers all incoming calls and directs calls to appropriate personnel. Serves as a liaison between patient and medical staff. May include outside scheduling and/or surgical scheduling responsibilities. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Answers all incoming calls; assesses callers’ needs and directs to appropriate personnel and pages clinic personnel as appropriate. Obtains and communicates messages in an accurate and timely manner.
• Schedules new patients, patient referrals and returning patients in computer system in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines. For new and or referred patients, sets up in system with appropriate documentation and coding. Cancels/reschedules appointments according to physician schedule changes; notifies appropriate clinic personnel.
• Obtains and enters all insurance authorization, and correspondence relating to referrals in patients charts and/or electronic medical records (EMR).
• Collects co-pays, deductible and other out of pocket amounts at time of visit.
• Maintains primary office scheduling template containing physician meetings, satellite schedule, rounding and call coverage.
• Arranges for patients to have financial counseling as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/practice.
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office. Covers for other front office functions as requested.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, forms and other typing as requested by supervisor.
• May schedule outpatient appointments/testing/surgeries and hospital admissions upon request. Obtains necessary pre-certification as required.
• May communicate to patient about surgeries or tests being scheduled and potential prep work needed, inquiring about test specifics from necessary parties and gathering patient information as needed
• May be responsible for follow up on all pre-operative tests to ensure cleared for surgical procedure and communicates with physician and patients if further testing is required before surgery is performed.
• May be responsible for scheduling post-operative follow up appointments with Physicians.
• Where applicable, basic understanding of medical terminology for tests and surgical procedures, including coding and ability to look up codes specific to diagnosis, surgery and scheduling procedure.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Scheduler role will have the following background and experience:

Level 1

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years’ experience preferably in a medical office setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, scheduling, and/or authorization experience preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required

Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements)

• Minimum three years office experience, preferably in a medical office setting.

Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements)

• Minimum five years office experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for prolonged periods of time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves contact with patients and public.