Scheduler

Pride Health is hiring a Scheduler to support our client's healthcare facility in McKinney TX. 
 
Job Details: 
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30-5pm
Location: McKinney TX 75071
Float / Coverage Area: NA
Job Type: Local Contract 
Contract Length: 3 Months (Temp to hire) 
Pay Range: $20.00 to $25.00/hour*

Mileage Reimbursement Rate (if applicable): NA
*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.  
 
Duties: 

• -Answers all incoming calls; assesses callers needs and directs calls to appropriate personnel. Pages clinic personnel as appropriate. Obtains and communicates messages in an accurate and timely manner.
  -Schedules new patients and return appointments in computer system in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines. Cancels/reschedules appointments according to physician schedule changes; notifies appropriate clinic personnel.
  -Obtains and enters all authorization and correspondence relating to referrals in patients charts and computer.
  -Maintains physicians schedule: on call, vacations, meetings, etc.
  -Schedules outpatient appointments/testing and hospital admissions upon request. Obtains necessary pre-certification as required.
  -Handles new patient referrals, gathers necessary information, assigns the patient account number and schedules appointment.
  -Collects co-pays, deductible and other out of pocket amounts at time of visit.
  -Maintains primary office scheduling book containing all physician meetings, satellite schedule, rounding and call coverage.
  -Handles incoming phone calls from patients needing to schedule or reschedule appointments.
  -Provides patients with accurate and legible appointment cards. Documents no shows in patients chart for missed visits. Follows up with patient to reschedule any missed appointments.
  -Arranges for patients to have financial counseling as needed.
  -Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/corporation.
  -Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office. Covers for other front office functions as requested.
  -Prepares correspondence, memos, forms and other typing as requested by supervisor.
  -May provide guidance and daily work direction to junior level staff.

Requirements: 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• License(s): NA
• Certification(s): NA
• Years of experience: Minimum five years office experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
• Skills/Specialties/Technology: NA

Interested? Apply Today! 

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Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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