Scheduler

Lifepoint Health • Sierra Vista, AZ

8h

About The Position

Schedules patient testing/procedures/admissions; obtains pre-cert/authorization numbers and enters in the scheduling or registration system; obtains and enters accurate insurance information; answers incoming phone calls.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three years or more of directly related experience may be substituted for the required education.
• Computer experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Fluent in Spanish preferred
• Prior scheduling experience in a healthcare environment is strongly preferred.
• Medical terminology, billing, and/or collection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all patients for ancillary, surgical, and medical testing/procedures/admissions, ensuring that patients are not scheduled when personnel are unavailable.
• Informs patient or physician's office staff of any carrier that is out of network or any issue that may result in a decrease of benefits.
• Informs patient or physician's office staff of any special instructions or testing requirements, and/or provides any other pertinent information or documents.
• Maintains knowledge of the scheduling reports for the next day to ensure patient registration staff are aware of patients presenting for services; appropriate testing is performed; time is available; appropriate staff are available for testing or procedures to be performed.
• Obtains physician's orders and authorization/pre-certification.
• Enters outpatient procedures in the Order Entry System.
• Ensures consistency between scheduling module and admissions module, for patients being admitted for services.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED