Scheduler

Lifepoint Health; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Los Alamos Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Scheduler to coordinate patient testing, procedures and admissions. You will obtain pre-certifications, enter insurance data, and answer calls to keep schedules accurate and service flow efficient.

Ideal candidates have prior healthcare scheduling experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. This full-time role supports the hospital's patient access operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; or at least three years of directly related experience may be substituted.
• Prior scheduling experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Computer experience required.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment; possess organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Schedules all patients for ancillary, surgical, and medical testing/procedures/admissions, ensuring that patients are not scheduled when personnel are unavailable.
• Informs patient or physician's office staff of any carrier that is out of network or any issue that may result in a decrease of benefits.
• Informs patient or physician's office staff of any special instructions or testing requirements, and/or provides any other pertinent information or documents.
• Maintains knowledge of the scheduling reports for the next day to ensure patient registration staff are aware of patients presenting for services; appropriate testing is performed; time is available; appropriate staff are available for testing or procedures to be performed.
• Obtains physician's orders and authorization/pre-certification. Enters outpatient procedures in the Order Entry System.
• Ensures consistency between scheduling module and admissions module, for patients being admitted for services.
• Reports to: Patient Access Supervisor

Skills

Scheduling experience

Medical terminology

Billing experience

Computer literacy

Critical thinking

Stress management

Time management

Prioritization

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling software

Order Entry System

Admissions system

Job description

Your experience matters

Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Scheduler, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• 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.
• Schedules all patients for ancillary, surgical, and medical testing/procedures/admissions, ensuring that patients are not scheduled when personnel are unavailable.
• Informs patient or physician's office staff of any carrier that is out of network or any issue that may result in a decrease of benefits.
• Informs patient or physician's office staff of any special instructions or testing requirements, and/or provides any other pertinent information or documents.
• Maintains knowledge of the scheduling reports for the next day to ensure patient registration staff are aware of patients presenting for services; appropriate testing is performed; time is available; appropriate staff are available for testing or procedures to be performed.
• Obtains physician's orders and authorization/pre-certification. Enters outpatient procedures in the Order Entry System.
• Ensures consistency between scheduling module and admissions module, for patients being admitted for services.
• Reports to: Patient Access Supervisor

What we're looking for

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent Required or at least three years of directly related experience may be substituted for the required education.

Skills and Experience

• Prior scheduling experience in a healthcare environment is strongly preferred. Medical terminology, billing, and/or collection experience preferred.
• Computer experience required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work based upon patient/department needs.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computer, copier, telephone, fax, scanner.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Schedule

Full-time

More about Los Alamos Medical Center

Los Alamos Medical Center is a 47-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional emergency care, surgical care, inpatient and outpatient services to the communities of Northern New Mexico for over 70 years. We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in New Mexico, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.

EEOC Statement

Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is 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.