Scheduler Diagnostics

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

Job summary

Foundation Health Partners in Fairbanks, Alaska, is seeking an organized scheduling specialist to coordinate patient treatments and diagnostic procedures. The role includes pre-registration, processing physician orders, insurance verification, and obtaining preauthorizations and pre-certifications within a 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities include using computerized scheduling systems, maintaining up-to-date patient records, and generating required statistical reports.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 2 years medical clerical experience.
• Medical terminology is required.
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives physician orders and verifies information; handles scheduling inquiries.
• Schedules patients for treatments or diagnostics using scheduling systems; resolves conflicts.
• Enters patient information and maintains records in the scheduling database; prepares charts.
• Distributes educational materials to patients and families when needed.
• Provides administrative support to the assigned unit as required.

Skills

Scheduling

Insurance verification

Preauthorizations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer scheduling systems

Medical terminology

Job description

Overview

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 pre-certifications. 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 HospitalFairbanks 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.

Responsibilities

• Receives physician orders and seeks clarification, if necessary. Verifies insurance, obtains preauthorizations and per-certifications. 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 re-schedules.
• 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.

Qualifications

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 QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or experience preferred.

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