Scheduler at Gila Regional Medical Center

Silver City, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clerical Support, Scheduling, Patient Education, Insurance Verification, Customer Service, Medical Terminology, Typing Skills, Microsoft Office, Communication, Record Keeping, Order Entry, Bilingual, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Front Desk Operations, Supply Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description The Scheduler is responsible for providing clerical support in the scheduling area of the Diagnostic Imaging Department. S/he answers phones, schedules exams for all Diagnostic Imaging sections, verifies insurance and pre-authorizations, and confirms patient appointments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS · Schedules and confirms patient exams for all modalities. · Provides general patient education, preparation information and instructions. Verifies preparations, age, labs, allergies, diseases, and metal in the body, and orders appropriate medications or exams. · Verifies insurance information and pre-authorizations and works with referring offices to assure authorizations are obtained. · Receives and records patient information, including correlation of physician orders with exam request. · Verifies orders, labs and authorizations. · Maintains adequate records to ensure safety, proper care, and confidentiality with regard to patients and medical records. · Communicates with technologist and radiologist regarding questions or issues. · Provides front desk customer service, as needed, including order entry. · Answers the phone and directs calls. · Stocks supplies and maintains a clean work area. · Additional duties as assigned. Requirements EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS · Minimum High School Diploma or GED; some college education preferred · Knowledge of medical terminology is highly preferred · Typing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS · Office work experience, including answering phones, scheduling, communicating with the public, typing, and filing · Familiarity with Meditech system and office equipment is desired · Spanish speaking highly preferred · Excellent customer service skills Note: Job description available upon request**All required documents must be presented at time of hire.**EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Scheduler is responsible for scheduling and confirming patient exams across all modalities in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. This includes verifying insurance, providing patient education, and maintaining accurate records.