Urgent Care Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

SSM Health; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Arnold, MO is seeking a PRN Scheduling Clerk for the Urgent Care team. The role focuses on scheduling prescribed procedures and gathering essential patient demographics, insurance and clinical information to ensure a smooth arrival and care journey.

You will enter data, coordinate with departments, assist with insurance pre-certification, and provide basic pre-service counseling to patients. This position has no guaranteed weekly hours and requires the ability to adapt to a

Qualifications

• Gathers demographic, insurance and clinical information for procedures.
• Schedules procedures efficiently to optimize patient time and resources.
• Coordinates insurance pre-certification/authorization as needed.
• Provides pre-service counseling and instructions to patients or their representatives.
• Performs clerical and reception duties related to patient registration.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information from patient and enters into the appropriate database.
• Schedules patient procedures and coordinates schedules with clinical resources.
• Assists with insurance pre-certification/authorization.
• Provides counseling regarding pre-service requirements and instructions.
• Performs clerical and reception duties for patient registration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Information gathering

Scheduling

Insurance coordination

Patient counseling

Clerical duties

Team communication

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Job description

SSM Health in Arnold, MO is seeking a PRN Scheduling Clerk for the Urgent Care team. The role focuses on scheduling prescribed procedures and gathering essential patient demographics, insurance and clinical information to ensure a smooth arrival and care journey.

You will enter data, coordinate with departments, assist with insurance pre-certification, and provide basic pre-service counseling to patients. This position has no guaranteed weekly hours and requires the ability to adapt to a