Job: Outpatient Scheduler

Responsible for secretarial and clerical duties including efficient scheduling of outpatients, along with assisting with authorizations with insurance, referrals, and procedures to maintain quality and efficient patient flow. Greets patients in a professional manner, sets appointments for all aspects of department, gives patient proper prep instructions for procedure. Enters all necessary information in computer system and inform of patient arrival.  Places calls to the appropriate party to ensure authorizations are completed in a timely matter.  Participates in continuous quality improvement process. Answers phones in a polite and professional manner including all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

Must have excellent customer service skills.

Ability to accept responsibility work independently, prioritize and accurately perform work responsibilities.

Ability to demonstrate initiative to learn and develop in communication and interpersonal relationship skills.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma/ GED

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continuous movement throughout the hospital

Intermittent sitting, standing

Intermittent bending, kneeling, and squatting

Ability to lift up to 30% of your body weight

Ability to read and understand English

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to interact with patients, families and staff in a professional

manner in stressful situations.

Ability to maintain matters of a confidential nature

Ability to remain calm in crisis situations

REQUISITION:                                 #721713602

POSITION:                                       Outpatient Scheduler

DEPARTMENT:                                RHC (905)

WORK SCHEDULE:                         PRN

START DATE:                                   ASAP

HOURLY WAGE:                             $18.06 + 12% ($2.17) = $20.23

Posting date:  Thursday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

Open: Until filled (To ensure consideration, please submit application by Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.)