Patient Access Scheduler

Job description

Summary of Essential Functions: - Serves as a patient care team member by performing assigned clerical processes including but not limited to: Collects data from physician’s office for scheduling, registering future patients. - Required to be knowledgeable of hospital policies concerning all admissions and registrations. - Must be fully versed in all aspects and functions of the admitting/registration/business office requirements. - Expedites and facilitates the efficient admission/registration process and provides systematic and courteous service. - Required to be knowledgeable of required legal forms and obtain mandated forms. Educational Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Clerical skills and medical terminology preferred. - Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with medical and technical personnel. - Demonstrate patience, tact, diplomacy and persistence in daily contact with patients, physicians and their staff, visitors, and all hospital personnel. - Must be able to prioritize work according to written or verbal instructions usi...