Scheduler II-Pediatric Surgery

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

HSAs

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a Scheduler II to manage patient appointments and related procedures. The role provides support to patients, families and physicians, ensuring physician orders are received and implemented.

Responsibilities include coordinating hospital, clinical, and office procedures, communicating policies and prep, and handling scheduling data entry. Travel to DFW area satellite offices is required. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college/technical school.
• 6 months–1 year of related experience preferred.
• Strong surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.
• Hospital, clinical, and office-based scheduling experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and re-schedule patient appointments
• Schedule all hospital, clinical and office based related procedures
• Gives instructions (appointment policies and preps) for all procedures scheduled
• Confirms appointments and gives directions to patients and families regarding procedure and sends confirmation follow-up letter
• Contacts appropriate departments to schedule and also convey all pertinent patient information
• Inputs information into scheduling book and/or scheduling system
• Reviews monthly doctor’s schedules and makes changes accordingly
• Screens and reviews incoming faxes and referral forms
• Makes any needed or required changes to schedules as need to accommodate for the day or the physician
• Obtains authorizations on all scheduled procedures
• Manages patient calls, works as a member of the front office team and assists in supporting other office personnel
• Scheduling could include but limited to; Cardiac Catheterizations; both diagnostic and interventional, Arrhythmia procedures; Surgery procedures, Cardiac MRI’s, Admissions, GFR’s, Renal/Abdominal US, TEE’s, CT Scans, Cardiolite TRDM Tests, managing CRNA scheduling and payroll functions in collaboration with CRNA and MD leadership, and any misc. procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Scheduling experience

Travel to DFW

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Excel

Office 365

Job description

The Scheduler II position schedules patient appointments, procedures, diagnostic therapy and other treatments. Provides support to the patients, families and physicians as it relates to scheduling of procedures. Ensures that all physician orders are received.

• Schedules and re-scheduled patient appointments
• Schedules all hospital, clinical and office based related procedures
• Gives instructions (appointment policies and preps) for all procedures scheduled
• Confirms appointments and gives directions to patients and their families regarding procedure and sends confirmation follow-up letter
• Contacts appropriate departments to schedule and also convey all pertinent patient information
• Inputs information into scheduling book and/or scheduling system
• Reviews monthly doctor’s schedules and makes changes accordingly
• Screens and reviews incoming faxes and referral forms
• Makes any needed or required changes to schedules as need to accommodate for the day or the physician
• Obtains authorizations on all scheduled procedures
• Manages patient calls, works as a member of the front office team and assists in supporting other office personnel
• Scheduling could include but limited to; Cardiac Catheterizations; both diagnostic and interventional, Arrhythmia procedures; Surgery procedures, Cardiac MRI’s, Admissions, GFR’s, Renal/Abdominal US, TEE’s, CT Scans, Cardiolite TRDM Tests, managing CRNA scheduling and payroll functions in collaboration with CRNA and MD leadership, and any misc. procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college/technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months–1 year of related experience preferred.
• Strong surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.
• Hospital, clinical, and office-based scheduling experience is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Professional telephone etiquette and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of insurance authorization procedures and medical terminology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Office 365.
• travel within workday to DFW area satellite offices.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• HSAs
• 401k plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company.
• Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions.

Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high‑quality, evidence‑based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality‑improvement and safety initiatives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.