Scheduling Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

DUTIES

• Serves as a liaison between doctor’s offices, the hospital, and patients.
• Schedules appointments for various hospital departments and physician office visits.
• The scheduler receives routine functional guidance from the supervisor / manager of Patient Access concerning

resources to make appropriate patient referrals.

prepared for their procedures and the hospital has all the information required to properly bill or services.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

High school Diploma required. College Degree preferred.

2 or more years experience in hospital registration / patient access is desired.

2 or more years of hospital setting experience in scheduling is required.

Must have type speed of at least 45 WPM and basic experience with main frame computers, calculators,

copiers, FAX machines, and multi-line phone systems required

Knowledge of medical terminology

Must be through and able to follow detailed instructions

Must have excellent customer service skills

Ability to work with speed and accuracy while multi-tasking is required