Scheduler Diagnostics

Foundation Health Partners; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Wellness programs

Discount programs

401k with employer match

Education benefits Tuition Assistance,

Job summary

Foundation Health Partners is seeking a hospital scheduler in Fairbanks, AK to manage patient treatment and diagnostic procedure scheduling, verify insurance, and obtain authorizations.

You will maintain records, prepare charts, and produce reports while delivering excellent patient service. A high school diploma and medical terminology knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; equivalent working knowledge.
• Typically 2 years of medical clerical experience; hospital central scheduling preferred.
• Medical terminology is required; strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with common office software and computerized scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Receives physician orders, verifies insurance, obtains preauthorizations and precertifications.
• Schedules patients for treatments or diagnostic procedures using scheduling systems.
• Enters patient information and maintains records; prepares charts and reports.
• Distributes educational materials to patients and families; answers questions or refers to staff.
• Provides administrative support to the assigned unit.
• Produces statistical reports as required.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Computerized scheduling systems

Common office software

Job description

This position is responsible for scheduling patient treatments or diagnostic procedures for assigned area. Activities include pre-registration; receiving physician orders, insurance verification, gathering preauthorizations and precertifications. Maintains records and produces statistical reports as required. May distribute educational materials to patients and families if needed in assigned department.

Pay & Benefits

• Compensation $21.07 to $30.34 hourly wage based on experience and education
• Additional Pay Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs,
• Schedule Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5x8 hour day shifts, Monday - Friday

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

• Receives physician orders and seeks clarification, if necessary. Verifies insurance, obtains preauthorizations and precertifications. Answers all telephone inquiries related to scheduling.
• Schedules patients for treatments or diagnostic procedures using computerized scheduling systems. Resolves scheduling conflicts, as needed. Documents all information regarding patient reschedules.
• Enters patient information in computerized scheduling system and gathers information and modifies records, as needed to maintain current database. Prepares charts and manages files within regulatory requirements. Compiles and reports statistical data, if needed by the assigned department.
• Distributes educational materials to patients and families, when necessary. Responds to diverse questions or refers to appropriate clinical staff.
• Provides administrative support to the assigned unit when required.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

The position also requires skills and abilities typically attained with 2 years of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling setting. Medical terminology is required. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills.

Must be proficient with commonly used office software and computers and possess the ability to use computerized scheduling systems. Must be able to maintain accurate statistical records, gather data, and produce reports.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.