Scheduling Specialist — Healthcare Intake & Preauth Expert

Beaufort Memorial Hospital; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort Memorial Hospital is seeking a Scheduling Specialist for Bluffton Community Hospital. This role focuses on validating account information, responding to patient inquiries, and initiating registration prior to arrival at BMH.

You will coordinate scheduling of procedures and ensure accurate data handling to support smooth patient experiences. The position emphasizes high work ethic, alignment with Beaufort Memorial's mission, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two years in general hospital setting.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling of procedures.
• Obtaining precert/pre authorization from physician offices and insurance companies.
• Entering information into Meditech and bolt-on technologies.
• Obtaining accurate demographic and financial data on patients prior to the appointment via phone, fax, and web inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professionalism

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meditech

Data entry systems

Job description

Beaufort Memorial Hospital is seeking a Scheduling Specialist for Bluffton Community Hospital. This role focuses on validating account information, responding to patient inquiries, and initiating registration prior to arrival at BMH.

You will coordinate scheduling of procedures and ensure accurate data handling to support smooth patient experiences. The position emphasizes high work ethic, alignment with Beaufort Memorial's mission, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver