Hybrid Patient Scheduler - UMCP | UMC Gastroenterology at UMC Health System

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SUMMARY
Title: Patient Scheduler - UMCP
Department: UMC Gastroenterology

Description:
We are seeking a full-time scheduler with a passion for service to join our team. The scheduler is responsible for scheduling patient procedures, obtaining PCP referrals and insurance authorizations for scheduled procedures, and reviewing appropriate procedure preparation with patients.

Preferred Characteristics:
• Goal oriented
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Servant’s heart
• Comfortable dealing with backlog/follow up items
• Punctual and dependable
• Works with a sense of urgency

Availability Requirements
• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• 8-5 Monday – Thursday, 8am-12 Friday

Mission: “To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.”

Vision: “The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.”

Benefits: UMC Physicians offers great benefits to eligible full-time employees. Benefits for this position include:
• Daytime Working Hours
• Paid Time Off/Holidays (up to 22 days per year for new employees)
• Paid Time Off For Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Group/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
Note: Some benefits require an employee contribution to participate.

Essential Functions:
• Coordinates procedure schedule
• Obtains PCP referral for procedures
• Obtains insurance prior authorization/precertification for scheduled procedures
• Reviews relevant and appropriate procedures preparation instructions with patients
• Assists with data entry

Additional Responsibilities:
Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to speak with patients, insurance companies and specialist offices to coordinate care for UMCP patients.
• Extensive knowledge of local healthcare market including local insurance plans, hospital affiliations and specialists available to treat patients.
• Ability or experience working with UMCP referral management computer system which involves patient data inquiry and capabilities through various computer functions.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant, even temperament while working under pressure and with heavy workloads.
• Ability to stay organized and hit daily referral numbers.
• Must be able to effectively conduct business in person and over the telephone.

Minimum qualifications:
• Experience in a medical office setting
• Experience in referral and/or insurance prior authorization management

Environmental Conditions:
Well-lighted, heated and ventilated building. Normal office environment. Fast paced, professional environment.

Physical Requirements:
Work is of medium demand; walking and sitting most of the time while on duty. Adequate hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills required. Visual acuity and writing skills necessary for factual documentation. Hours may vary to accommodate needs of the corporation.

Limitations and disclaimer:
The above job information and description is meant to describe the general nature of the position and work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all availability requirements, responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.
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