Centralized Appointment Scheduler (Clinic)

Centralized Appointment Scheduler

The Centralized Appointment Scheduler is responsible for scheduling and registering patients for services utilizing the EPIC practice management system. The Central Appointment Scheduler will have interactions with patients and their families, physicians, physician office personnel and others in obtaining and recording the information necessary for effective scheduling and accurate registration while maintaining a focus on customer service and patient confidentiality. Schedule for this role will be 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm (Monday-Friday). After initial training / orientation onsite, the role has hybrid option available.

As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. We require that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates via phone and email with both internal and external customers in a team environment to ensure effective patient scheduling and registration while maintaining a focus on customer service and patient confidentiality
• Completes registration by verifying patient demographic, insurance and primary care physician information. Utilizes automated eligibility system integrated into scheduling software, and external payer websites when applicable
• Utilizes a robust appointment scheduling software that streamlines the process for appointment scheduling
• Completes new patient intake form using the electronic medical record system to capture all pertinent clinical information for new patient visit
• Advises patient of possible financial obligation, referral, or authorization applicable prior to visit
• Provides general information about the clinic and its services and program
• Assists with administrative assignments related to the centralized appointment office that requires patient outreach to increase template utilization and decrease patient waitlist volume
• Responsible for the accuracy of virtual and onsite scheduling
• Responds to all electronic external appointment requests within a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

(Min)

USD $21.00 / Hr.

(Max)

USD $27.59 / Hr.