Temp EPIC EMR Scheduler — Patient Care Coordinator

El Camino Health Medical Network; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

El Camino Health Medical Network seeks a Temporary Scheduler in Santa Clara County to efficiently create and schedule patient appointments, coordinating pre-op testing and communicating across the medical practice.

Responsibilities include greeting and registering patients, managing the waiting area, and verifying information in the EMR and insurance plans. This temp role operates Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, in San Jose, CA with a pay rate of $31.00/hr.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year experience in a medical office or outpatient/ambulatory care organization.
• At least 1 year experience of medical terminology required.
• Word processing and computer experience.
• Experience working with an EMR.
• Ability to accurately type a minimum of 40 WPM.
• Strong verbal and written communications, and active listening skills.
• Solid patient/guest relations skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize task to complete assignments within the time allotted to maintain standard workflow.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist others.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and provides information to patients.
• Greets and registers patients in a prompt, pleasant and helpful manner.
• Oversees waiting area, coordinates patient movement, reports problems or irregularities.
• Instructs and answers questions of patients regarding appointments, scheduled procedures and testing.
• Coordinates pre-op testing as directed by physician.
• Schedules patients' appointments, procedures, or surgeries
• Adjusts and/or verifies physician and office schedules daily.
• Verifies necessary information in the EMR, various insurance plans, and obtains authorizations for scheduled procedures as needed.
• Ensures all necessary paperwork such as consent forms and allergy lists are completed and on file.
• Reviews all instructions with the patient and collects fees such as co-pays.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Active listening

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Word

Job description

El Camino Health Medical Network seeks a Temporary Scheduler in Santa Clara County to efficiently create and schedule patient appointments, coordinating pre-op testing and communicating across the medical practice.

Responsibilities include greeting and registering patients, managing the waiting area, and verifying information in the EMR and insurance plans. This temp role operates Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, in San Jose, CA with a pay rate of $31.00/hr.