Centralized Scheduler

Centralized Scheduler

At St. Joseph Medical Group and Kansas City Physician Care, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. Affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Group and Kansas City Physician Care are actively seeking new members to join their award-winning teams!

Responsibilities

The centralized scheduler is directly accountable to the Admitting Leadership the Centralized Scheduler routinely schedules tests / procedure cases for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include, but is not limited to; clinic visits, surgery, G.I. lab, cardiac cath lab, radiology, respiratory therapy, nutritional services, infusion units or any other location where scheduling of a test or procedure may occur. Coordinates with departments as necessary. Ensures that accurate, complete and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations if applicable. Notifies departments as necessary of various services that may require, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries. Prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training

1. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4 / 1 / 14 for all new hires)

2. Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements

3. 1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred

4. Knowledge of medical terminology

5. Effective written and verbal communication skills

6. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines

7. Analytical and problem-solving skills

8. Customer services experience required

9. Strong clerical and computer skills

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.