Centralized Scheduler

Department: Centralized Scheduling

Employment Type: Full Time 

Shift’s Available:  Days  

Hours: 8-hour shift – 8:00am to 4:30pm 

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS 

We are seeking a Centralized Scheduler, also referred to as a Hospital Admitting Clerk or Admitting Scheduler, in our Admitting/Registration Department. As a Centralized Scheduler, you routinely schedule tests/procedures for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include coordinating patient appointments, admissions, and registration processes to ensure efficient and accurate access to care. 

• Schedule patient appointments, clinic visits such as 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 
• Greet and register patients upon arrival, collect and verify personal, medical, and insurance information for accurate hospital records, and obtain necessary signatures on consent forms, privacy notices, and billing authorizations 
• Ensure that accurate, complete and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations, if applicable 
• Notify departments as necessary of various services that may require, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries 
• Prepare and distribute the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel 

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required
• Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements
• 1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Customer Services experience required
• Strong clerical and computer skills

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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