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Job description
Job PostingThe Medical Scheduler assists the staff and physician by scheduling patients for follow up appointments and necessary tests and procedures. The Scheduler functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities that commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient interaction is provided to patients of all ages.Essential Functions:Schedule follow up/return visits to our office for patients.Obtain appropriate pre-certification and pre-authorizations, as needed.Schedule medical tests and procedures for patients. (i.e. - interventional invasive cardiology procedures, electrophysiology, etc.)Discuss patient instructions for procedures with patient so patient has clear understanding of what is expected.Calls patients to schedule procedures and give instructions over phone with follow-up letter with instructions.Use Allscripts, Centricity Business, online paging systems. Retrieve information from other hospital systems.Holds in confidence all matters concerning patients according to HIPAA guidelines.Exhibits friendly and helpful behavior.Other duties as assigned.Other Functions:Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conductComplies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms other duties as assignedEducation:High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)Experience:Two (2) years of scheduling in a multi-specialty clinic (preferred)
Worksite address
louisville, KY, 40201, US
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