Scheduler occupation at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in Atlanta

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is currently interviewing Scheduler on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 05:01:10 GMT. Scheduler Description A Scheduler coordinates the daily scheduling of patient appointments for medical procedures in a timely and efficient manner. Interacts extensively with physicians/diagnostic staff, office staff, and patients via phone, fax and email, assuring accurate and effective scheduling of appointments for needed medical procedures. Independently and accurately handles a wide range...

Scheduler

Location: Atlanta Georgia

Description: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is currently interviewing Scheduler right now, this occupation will be placed in Georgia. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Description

A Scheduler coordinates the daily scheduling of patient appointments for medical procedures in a timely and efficient manner. Interacts extensively with physicians/diagnostic staff, ! office staff, and patients via phone, fax and email, assuring accurate and effective scheduling of appointments for needed medical procedures. Independently and accurately handles a wide range of scheduling duties in a fast paced environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedules patient appointments for medical procedures/cases for designated department, including medical procedure directives from faxes, phone, or other instructions and contacts doctor's offices to resolve discrepancies. Coordinates all aspects of procedure scheduling and understands guidelines for each scheduled procedure.

Collects and/or confirms patient demographic / insurance information as required, and enters data accurately into the department's Scheduling system. Aware of insurance authorization needs, and follows department policies on establishing appointments that do not have confirmed authorizations.

Departmental assignment may require coordinat! ion of all aspects of medical procedure scheduling for specifi! c modalities in accordance with hospital policy for patient gestational and chronological age (includes coordination with doctor's office, House Supervisor, and department nursing staff, and other departmental schedulers).

Confirms schedule with doctor's offices, including time of procedure; communicates and resolves any conflict about daily schedule(s). Clearly communicates to doctor's offices and parents any instructions related to appointments.

Utilizes computerized scheduling system capabilities. May be required to use the computerized scheduling system to maximize efficiency of block scheduling (uses typing, data entry, alpha/numeric filing, and computer skills).

Assists in identification of ways to improve scheduling process.

Completes quality assurance for all scheduled patients

May precept for orientation and training of all newly hired Schedulers in standard procedures, quality control, quality assurance, and continuous ! quality improvement programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma (or GED equivalent) must have experience using computers with a high degree of accuracy.

Must have a minimum of one-year clinical scheduling experience or direct experience in assigned clinical discipline.

Ability to word-process accurately.

Able to handle stressful work situations and conflicts with professionalism

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Successful completion of a course in medical terminology or equivalent experience required.

Excellent organizational skills required.

Ability to work effectively, without direct supervision, following standard procedures.

Excellent customer service skills required.

Location

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Marcus Autism Center

Hours Per Week

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20

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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 05:01:10 GMT

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