Senior Medical Scheduler – Clinic Front Desk Impact

Us Oncology Inc; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Oncology Network seeks a Senior Scheduler to join Texas Oncology in Port Arthur, TX. This full-time position supports the Port Arthur Cancer Center clinic with occasional travel to Beaumont. Typical hours are Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm. Level may be Sr, depending on experience.

Under supervision, you will schedule patient appointments and tests, serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff, and handle insurance authorizations, co-pays, and documentation in the EMR system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-3 years’ experience preferably in a medical office setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.
• (Level 2 adds) Minimum three years office experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
• (Level Sr adds) Minimum five years office experience, preferably in a medical office setting.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls; assess callers’ needs and direct to appropriate personnel.
• Schedule new patients, referrals and returning patients in the computer system.
• Enter insurance authorizations and referrals in EMR.
• Collect co-pays, deductibles and other out-of-pocket amounts.
• Maintain scheduling templates for physician meetings and satellite schedules.
• Arrange financial counseling for patients as needed.
• Protect patient confidentiality and follow front office policies.
• May schedule outpatient appointments/tests/surgeries and hospital admissions as required.
• Communicate about surgeries or tests and gather necessary patient information.

Skills

Scheduling

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The US Oncology Network seeks a Senior Scheduler to join Texas Oncology in Port Arthur, TX. This full-time position supports the Port Arthur Cancer Center clinic with occasional travel to Beaumont. Typical hours are Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm. Level may be Sr, depending on experience.

Under supervision, you will schedule patient appointments and tests, serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff, and handle insurance authorizations, co-pays, and documentation in the EMR system.