Central Scheduler

Job Description

Responsibilities

Join the Apex Heart Specialists Team!

About Us:

Apex Heart Specialists proudly services a broad and diverse choice of communities in which to live, work and play. Our cardiology practice offers exciting opportunities to physicians, nurse practitioners, as well as medical assistants and other vital staff members, within the beautiful community of Corona, California. Apex Heart Specialists is part of Southwest Healthcare, a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community. With over 6, passionate providers and healthcare employees, our shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services in a way that benefits you, your family, and the entire community.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Scheduler. T his position is responsible for accurately performing the pre-access functions required to schedule patients. Duties include but not limited to:

• Accurately schedules patients in accordance with guidelines, including but not limited to adding and deleting procedures and rescheduling appointments.
• Collaborates with physician and/or staff to assess the needs of the patient to effectively manage the patient’s pre-registration experience.
• Courteously and professionally interviews patients over the telephone, demonstrating outstanding verbal and customer service skills.
• Provides patient prep requirements according to procedure specific documentation.
• Obtains insurance information to expedite the verification/authorization/pre-certification process.
• Maintains all pre-services documentation necessary for compliance with state, federal and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Must attend mandatory meetings.
• Must be available Monday-Friday daytime shift.

Qualifications

Experience/Training/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum One (1) year scheduling experience in a healthcare environment required.
• Medical Terminology and basic mathematical calculations, basic computer knowledge required.
• Knowledge of medical clinic functions (scheduling, billing, insurance verifications and authorizations, ICD9 and CPT4 coding, patient procedures, medical records) preferred

Certifications/Licenses:

• Current BLS/CPR certification required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Profecient in using office equipment such as fax machine, copier and telephone system.
• Works in a well-lighted, OSHA Standard environment.
• May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or e-mails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS; via e-mail, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the above-listed position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.