About The Role

JHHS - Med Center NE - ULP - CMG

Address

2401 Terra Crossing Blvd
Louisville, KY 40241


Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description Summary

The Medical Scheduler is an individual who assists the staff and physician by scheduling patients for appropriate follow up appointments and necessary tests and procedures. The Scheduler functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities that commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient interaction is provided to patients of all ages.

Job Description

Essential Functions

Schedules follow up/return visits to our office for patients
Obtains appropriate pre-certification and pre-authorizations, as needed
Schedules medical tests and procedures for patients
Discusses patient instructions for procedures with patient so patient has clear understanding of what is expected
Calls patients to schedule procedures and give instructions over phone with follow-up letter with instructions
Uses Epic, Centricity Business, online paging systems and retrieves information from other hospital systems

Other Functions

Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned