Physician Scheduler I (UA)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma/GED
• •Knowledge of office procedures
• •Verbal and written communication skills
• •Interpersonal skills
• •Skill in the use of computers and relevant software applications
• •Ability to work in a team environment
• •Maintains current and up-to-date knowledge of patient scheduling software
• •Knowledge of ARG's (Appointment Request Guidelines) for the providers they schedule for
• •Knowledge of standard operating procedures for pre-registration and scheduling of patient appointments
• •Pre-registers all new patients scheduling appointments with 95% accuracy
• •Obtains demographic data for the referring physician when patient is scheduled, including reason for visit, and documents reason
• •Verifies patient's insurance either electronically or by phone to ensure that insurance is active and to communicate to the patient what they will pay at time of service
• •Completes data entry of pre-registration notes into the scheduling system
• •Utilizes access resource guidelines/scheduling protocols to determine need for financial counseling
• •Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours
• •Occasional bending
• •Occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds
• •Occasional crawling
• •Occasional crouching/stooping
• •Occasional kneeling
• •Occasional pushing/pulling
• •Frequent reaching
• •Constant sitting
• •Occasional standing
• •Occasional twisting
• •Occasional walking