Scheduler I

Austin Gastroenterology is seeking an experienced Scheduler I.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position purpose

Schedule patients for office visit and procedure appointments.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assist with high call volume

Maintain physicians schedules scheduling procedures (may be done via phone or face-to-face)

Take triage call messages for medical staff

View patient visit notes, identifying problems & diagnosis listed and physician orders

Assist in patient registration and financial transactions

May schedule radiology/lab

May include recall scheduling

Take triage call messages for medical staff

View patient visit notes, identifying problems & diagnosis listed and physician orders

Assist in patient registration and financial transactions

May schedule radiology/lab

May include recall scheduling

Assist with check-in patients upon arrival at the office as well as check-out upon departure.

Assist in collecting patient payments and reconcile charges on a daily basis.

File records in appropriate sections of patient charts in EMR.

Prepare patient charts in advance and scan documents into charts in EMR.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent customer service skills are required

Experience working in a medical office

Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment.

Detail-oriented

Basic understanding of healthcare plans

Be able to read and understand medical benefits.

Bilingual is a plus.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: 2-5 years of prior medical scheduling is preferred

Requirements for Level I Status:  

Entry level (1-4 years experience) and/or meet the basic requirements of the job with the need for additional supervision.

Excess of 4 years experience if meeting only the basic requirements of the job with need for additional supervision.

Performance Requirements:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Proficient technical (computer) skills.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Self-motivated with initiative.

Strong sense of ethics.

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.

Please Note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.

NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL FOR CONSIDERATION.

No phone calls or agencies, please.

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