Scheduler

Phoenix Children's; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Scheduler position in Tucson handles incoming calls to schedule patient appointments across multiple divisions, using the scheduling system in place and collecting necessary patient and insurance data. This role initiates billing processes by verifying pertinent patient information during scheduling.

The role reports to the Central Scheduling Supervisor and requires attention to protocol, patient data integrity, and professional communication within a pediatric hospital

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones in a timely and professional manner and notifies referring office of patient appointment day, time and location.
• Schedules patient examinations for all modalities, cancels and/or reschedules appointments as necessary, and corrects or modifies discrepancies in scheduling; scheduling modalities.
• Participates in a variety of unit and hospital education programs to maintain current skills and competency levels.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Job description

Scheduler
Department: PCMG-MAIN | PCMG Access Schedulers
Location: Tucson
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Patient Access
Posting #: 1067935
Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Reporting to the Central Scheduling Supervisor, this position accepts incoming calls, schedules patient appointments in various divisions, and utilizes appropriate scheduling system and software according to procedure type, knowledge of protocols, privileges, and block time, when appropriate. This position also initiates the billing processes by collecting, entering, and verifying pertinent patient data and insurance information.

Position Duties

• Answers telephones in a timely and professional manner and notifies referring office of patient appointment day, time and location.
• Schedules patient examinations for all modalities, cancels and/or reschedules appointments as necessary, and corrects or modifies discrepancies in scheduling; scheduling modalities.
• Participates in a variety of unit and hospital education programs to maintain current skills and competency levels.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable