Scheduler

Meadowview Regional Medical Center

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. We strive to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve.

Where We Are:

Nestled along the south banks of the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky, the picturesque town of Maysville is one of the state's best kept secrets. We are proud to offer amenities of a larger metropolitan area, with the comforts and intimacy of a small city, southern hospitality and progressive leadership have made this city live much larger than its size.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Advancement opportunities with responsive, supportive leadership
• Continuing education opportunities
• And much more

Position Summary:

• Schedules all patients for ancillary, surgical, and medical testing/procedures/admissions, ensuring that patients are not scheduled when personnel are unavailable.

• Schedules patient testing/procedures/admissions; obtains pre-cert/authorization numbers and enters in the scheduling or registration system; obtains and enters accurate insurance information; answers incoming phone calls.

• Informs patient or physician's office staff of any carrier that is out of network or any issue that may result in a decrease of benefits.

• Informs patient or physician's office staff of any special instructions or testing requirements, and/or provides any other pertinent information or documents.-

• Maintains knowledge of the scheduling reports for the next day to ensure patient registration staff are aware of patients presenting for services; appropriate testing is performed; time is available; appropriate staff are available for testing or procedures to be performed.

• Obtains physician's orders and authorization/pre-certification. Enters outpatient procedures in the Order Entry System.

• Ensures consistency between scheduling module and admissions module, for patients being admitted for services.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent Required or at least three years of directly related experience may be substituted for the required education.

Experience:

• Minimum Work Experience
  Prior scheduling experience in a healthcare environment is strongly preferred. Medical terminology, billing, and/or collection experience,preferred.

• Computer experience, required

Required Skills:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Must be able to work in a stressful situation

• Must have organizational and time management skills

• Ability to prioritize work based upon patient / department needs

• Ability to operated standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computer, copier, telephone, fax and scanner.

EEOC Statement:

Meadowview Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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