Scheduler

Prime Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Centralized Scheduler to manage tests and procedure scheduling across multiple departments. You will ensure accurate patient demographics, insurance authorizations, and timely communication of needs to departments, while preparing and distributing schedules for surgeries and on-call lists.

Requires 1–2 years hospital scheduling experience, strong communication, and clerical skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of insurance authorization requirements.
• 1–2 years hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service experience required.
• Strong clerical and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule tests and procedure cases across departments as assigned.
• Coordinate with clinics, surgery, imaging, and other service areas.
• Enter accurate patient demographics, insurance and authorizations when applicable.
• Notify departments about needs for equipment, instruments, or supplies.
• Prepare and distribute the surgical schedule and on-call lists.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Clerical/administrative

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

• Description: Centralized Scheduling
• Schedule: Days, 7:00 AM- 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM- 6:00 PM
• Facility: Holy Family Medical Center
• Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016

Responsibilities

The centralized scheduler is directly accountable to the Admitting Leadership the Centralized Scheduler routinely schedules tests/procedure cases for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event.This may include, but is not limited to; Clinic visits, Surgery, G.I. Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Nutritional Services, Infusion units or any other location where scheduling of a test or procedure may occur. Coordinates with departments as necessary. Ensures that accurate, complete and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations if applicable. Notifies departments as necessary of various services that may require, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries. Prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)2. Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements 3. 1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred4. Knowledge of medical terminology5. Effective written and verbal communication skills6. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines7. Analytical and problem-solving skills8. Customer Services experience required9. Strong clerical and computer skills.

Pay Transparency

offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.50 to $23.13 The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf