Scheduler at Lifepoint Health

Georgetown, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Thinking, Decisive Judgment, Minimal Supervision, Stress Management, Patient Scheduling, Insurance Verification, Communication, Attention to Detail

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. Centerpoint Health - Georgetown is an acute care hospital with 75-beds offering a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, intensive care, surgical, emergency and diagnostic services. From our bariatrics to women’s services to radiology, we have a wide range of services serve our community. Where We Are: Georgetown is a small-town bursting with charm in the midst of Kentucky Horse Country and is the true birthplace of bourbon. We are proud to be Kentucky’s fastest growing city and home to a diverse list of adventures for all including petting a thoroughbred champion, feeling the thunder of a new engine roar to life, and strolling along a bustling Victorian-era downtown with architectural charm and locally-owned shops, restaurants, craft breweries and a bourbon distillery. Why Choose Us: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Options for accident, critical illness, long-term, short-term, and hospital indemnity insurance Professional development opportunities Free Parking And much more… Position Summary: 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. Reports to: Patient Access Supervisor-Sch/PreReg Essential Function: Schedules all patients for ancillary, surgical, and medical testing/procedures/admissions, ensuring that patients are not scheduled when personnel are unavailable Informs patients of 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 Education: High School Diploma or GED, Preferred Associate’s degree, Preferred Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually. EEOC Statement: Centerpoint health – Georgetown 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. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Scheduler is responsible for scheduling patient testing, procedures, and admissions while ensuring accurate insurance information is obtained. They also maintain knowledge of scheduling reports and ensure appropriate staff and resources are available for patient services.