Scheduler, Pediatrics Jobs

2023-29788

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About The Practice

Northside Cherokee Pediatrics provides compassionate, comprehensive medical care for patients from birth to 18 years of age. Our providers Dr. Jamie Rollins, Dr. Beatrix Ohienmhen and Hannah Van Weele, CPNP understand your concerns as a parent, and offer the quality one-on-one care you demand to keep your family happy and healthy.

Performs scheduling functions as designated by practice. Schedules surgeries, procedures and diagnostic testing. Requires general knowledge of specified surgical procedures, exam preparations, exam sequencing and other related functions.

• Schedules regular office appointments and follow up appointments as necessary.
• Completes appropriate paper work scheduled surgeries and diagnostic procedures. Gathers clinical information ensures information required to complete department forms and application is complete and accurate.
• Telephones patients to schedule or confirm pre assessment appointments and surgery. Provides patient with information and instructions as appropriate to procedure or surgery. Supplies patients with correct instructions and reviews instructions with patients. Is able to answer routine questions concerning nature or length of procedure. Discerns when questions require referral to technical/medical staff.
• Schedules all pre-surgery / pre-procedure testing and assessment if required.
• Schedules surgeries, procedures and diagnostic testing. Obtains patient information necessary for proper scheduling of examination if necessary.
• Responsible for retrieving, maintaining, copying/printing, filing, and distributing reports and other documents; coordinates courier service as needed.
• Determines staff availability and schedules surgical and pre assessment appointments.
• May work directly with insurance companies to obtain precertification authorization on behalf of the physician. May necessitate communication directly with patients, other departments or outside organizations.

Required

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical terminology
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in utilization of computer application
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals in all levels of responsibility.
• One year previous medical related clerical experience
• Demonstrated organizational and communication/customer service skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to type effectively

Preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of a computerized scheduling system
• Prior experience in insurance precertification
• One (1) year secretarial experience at a healthcare organization.
• Previous experience in hospital/medical office scheduling environment.