Scheduler - Colorectal Surgery

7001 ProMedica Central Physicians; Sylvania (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

ProMedica Health and Wellness Center in Ohio seeks a Scheduler to manage patient appointments for outpatient and inpatient testing and specialty visits.

You will provide test preparation instructions, directions to the facility, and scheduling details, and ensure insurance approval for services. You may log outpatient tests, inform physicians if not scheduled, and use practice management software as needed. Daily/weekly schedules are sent to physicians via email or fax.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Requires working knowledge of medical terminology, third-party billing, and referral procedures
• 2 years previous healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• Schedule all patient appointments for outpatient and inpatient testing and specialty visits
• Provide patients with instructions for test preparation and directions to the facility
• Confirm insurance approval for the facility and services
• Maintain logs of outpatient tests and inform physicians if tests are not scheduled
• Document using patient charts or practice management software as needed
• Send physicians schedules for the next day/weekend via email and/or fax
• Maintain documentation and ensure accurate record-keeping

Skills

Medical terminology

Billing procedures

Referral processes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: ProMedica Health and Wellness Center Department: Colorectal Surgery Weekly Hours: 40 Status: Full time Shift: Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Scheduler is responsible for scheduling all patient appointments for outpatient and inpatient testing and specialty appointments. You provide the patient with all instructions needed for test preparation, directions to the facility and time and date of the appointment. You also make sure the facility is approved by the patient’s insurance carrier. In this role, you may keep a log of outpatient tests and inform physicians if tests have not been scheduled. Documentation is important in this position as you may utilize patient charts and forms, or practice management software as needed. You will also send physicians their schedules for the next day/weekend via email and/or fax. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

High school graduate or equivalent Requires working knowledge of medical terminology, third-party billing, and referral procedures 2 years previous healthcare experience

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits:

• We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.

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