Medical Scheduler, Fairdale Primary Care, 1st Shift

Job description

Primary Location: 900 Fairdale Road - ULP - CMG Address: 900 Fairdale Road Fairdale, KY 40118 Shift: First Shift (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 sta...