Centralized Scheduler

We are seeking a Centralized Scheduler, also referred to as a Hospital Admitting Clerk or Admitting Scheduler, in our Admitting/Registration Department. As a Centralized Scheduler, you routinely schedule tests/procedures for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include coordinating patient appointments, admissions, and registration processes to ensure efficient and accurate access to care.

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shift - 8:00-am to 5:00 pm M_Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Location: Dallas Medical Physicians Group, Mesquite, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Schedule patient appointments, clinic visits such as surgery, G.I. Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Nutritional Services, Infusion units or any other location where scheduling of a test or procedure may occur

• Greet and register patients upon arrival, collect and verify personal, medical, and insurance information for accurate hospital records, and obtain necessary signatures on consent forms, privacy notices, and billing authorizations

• Ensure that accurate, complete and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations, if applicable

• Notify departments as necessary of various services that may require, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries

• Prepare and distribute the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)

2. Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements

3. 1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred

4. Knowledge of medical terminology

5. Effective written and verbal communication skills

6. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines

7. Analytical and problem-solving skills

8. Customer Services experience required

9. Strong clerical and computer skills.