Scheduler II - Glenridge Point

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a scheduling professional to operate in a fast-paced, fully computerized environment in Atlanta. You will coordinate appointments, serve as a liaison among staff, the medical team, and physicians' offices, and ensure accurate exam preparations and sequencing.

Ideal applicants bring knowledge of medical terminology, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with computer applications, plus solid problem-solving and customer service abilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Three (3) years of medical-related clerical experience or an associate's degree.
• Strong organizational and customer service/communication skills.
• Knowledge and skill in computer applications.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduling in a high-volume, fully computerized environment.
• Acts as a professional liaison for staff, other hospital personnel, medical staff, and physicians' offices.
• Requires general knowledge of radiological procedures, exam preparations, exam sequencing, and related functions.
• Typing and strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Communication / customer service

Computer skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Performs scheduling function in a high volume fully computerized environment. Acts as a professional liaison for staff, other hospital personnel, medical staff, and physicians' offices. Requires general knowledge of radiological procedures, exam preparations, exam sequencing and other related functions. Additional skills required include typing, strong customer service and problem solving.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

1. Demonstrated knowledge of Medical terminology
2. Three (3) years previous medical related clerical experience or an associate's degree
3. Demonstrated organizational and communication/customer service skills
4. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in utilization of computer application
5. Demonstrated problem-solving skills

PREFERRED

1. Previous experience in hospital/medical office scheduling environment.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of a computerized scheduling system
3. Associate Degree
4. Prior experience in insurance precertification
5. Experience interfacing with physician offices, other organization departments, and third party payers. 6. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals in all levels of responsibility.
6. Ability to work independently. 8. Ability to type 40 words per minute

Work Hours::

8:30a-5p