Patient Procedure Scheduler-Gastroenterology Part Time Days

Patient Procedure Scheduler-Gastroenterology Part Time Days

This is a Part Time position at 20 hours per week located on the Lake Forest Hospital campus for the GI clinic. Schedule is as follows : Monday and Wednesday, 7 : 30am-4 : 00pm and Friday, 7 : 30am-12 : 00pm. Surgery scheduling experience is preferred.

The Patient Procedure Scheduler reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Patient Procedure Scheduler is primarily responsible for scheduling surgical and pre-operative procedures and maintaining schedules related to these procedures. Scheduling includes registration, verifying insurance information, obtaining pre-certifications, instructing patients on appropriate procedures. This role may also be cross-trained and utilized as a Patient Service Representative, thereby assuming the responsibilities associated with the check-in / out functions, or as a Patient Liaison, thereby assuming the responsibilities associated with provider templates and patient correspondence.

Responsibilities :

• Registers and schedules patients for surgical and pre-operative procedures.
• Inform patients of their financial responsibilities.
• Provide patients with surgical and procedural information and instructions as appropriate.
• Obtains and / or facilitates pre-certification as required.
• Maintains calendars and schedules related to surgical and pre-operative procedures.
• Answers all incoming patient inquiries.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required :

Preferred :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.