Scheduler-Registrar

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Wheelersburg (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement plan contributions

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition and certification assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a Scheduler/Registrar to greet patients and manage outpatient testing registration. You will verify insurance, review medical necessity, educate patients, and coordinate with ancillary departments to ensure seamless service.

The role emphasizes accurate data collection and adherence to CMS and Joint Commission requirements. Attention to detail, strong communication, and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Three to six months of related work experience preferred.
• Previous registration and scheduling knowledge preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Insurance knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT/ICD 10 coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone within three rings and greet patients and determine their needs.
• Collect accurate financial and clinical data to meet registration standards.
• Explain scheduling, preps, registration and testing procedures, insurance guidelines.
• Explain out-of-pocket costs and collections to customers.
• Maintain departmental records and data within deadlines.
• Assist in training employees.
• Verify Medical Necessity for Medicare patients.
• Complete CMS/Joint Commission requirements as directed.
• Verify a valid physician order and contact physician offices when needed.
• Complete Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire for Medicare patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Current Employees:

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Central Scheduling Supervisor. The Scheduler/Registrar's primary job function is to be responsible for greeting and scheduling/registering patients in a professional way and performing an orderly efficient scheduling and registration process for outpatient testing. Responsible for prepping patients for the test scheduled. Is responsible for the safeguarding of the public relations of the hospital and confidentially of its records by consistent professional conduct. Receives scheduling information, reviews Medical Necessity, provides patient education related to scheduled test. Obtains and confirms patient's insurance. Verifies eligibility. Works with each Ancillary department to ensure seamless informed excellent customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

Licensure:

• None

Experience:

• Three to six months of related work experience is preferred
• Previous registration and scheduling knowledge preferred
• Computer experience preferred
• Medical terminology preferred
• Insurance knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of CPT/ICD 10 coding preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Answers the telephone within three rings and greets and identifies the patients and their needs.
• Collects accurate financial and clinical data to meet the Registration/Central Scheduling standards in all systems used by Registration/Central Scheduling
• Communicates and comprehends hospital scheduling, procedure preps, registration and/or testing procedures, insurance guidelines and requirements.
• Communicates to the customers' the Out of Pocket expenses and payments, and collections
• Collects and maintains various departmental records, logs and statistical data as identified by the Central Scheduling Supervisor within the set deadlines.
• Assists in training and education of employees.
• Responsible for verification of Medical Necessity for all Medicare Patients
• Completed all CMS/Joint Commission requirements as directed by Management.
• Verification of a valid physician order
• Telephones physician office for valid physician order or clarification of the physician order
• Completes Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire for every Medicare Patient
• Performs other duties as assigned

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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