Scheduler

Lifepoint Health Careers; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and vision

Dental and HSAs/FSAs

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement and 401(k)

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

North Alabama Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Scheduler to coordinate patient testing, procedures, and admissions in Florence, AL. You will obtain pre-certifications, enter scheduling data, and verify insurance information while handling inbound calls with professionalism.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, familiarity with medical terminology, and teamwork within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of directly related experience may be substituted for the required education.
• Experience: Prior scheduling experience in a healthcare environment is strongly preferred.
• Medical terminology, billing, and/or collection experience preferred.
• Computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient testing/procedures/admissions.
• Obtain pre-cert/authorization numbers and enter in scheduling or registration system.
• Obtain and enter accurate insurance information.
• Answer incoming phone calls.

Skills

Scheduling

Healthcare

Phone handling

Insurance data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling software

Computer systems

Job description

Your experience matters

At North Alabama Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

How you'll contribute

The Scheduler schedules patient testing/procedures/admissions; obtains pre-cert/authorization numbers and enters in the scheduling or registration system; obtains and enters accurate insurance information; answers incoming phone calls.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

• Minimum Education:High school diploma or equivalent required.Three years of directly related experience may be substituted for the required education.
• Experience: Prior scheduling experience in a healthcare environment is strongly preferred. Medical terminology, billing, and/or collection experience preferred. Computer experience required.

About Us

North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 - bed hospital located in Florence, AL, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters

EEOC Statement

North Alabama Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.