Centralized Scheduler FT

Summary Schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic therapy and other treatments. Ensures that physician orders are received.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Schedules appointments and enters appointment date and time into computerized scheduler or appointment book. Verifies insurance for services that will be provided.
• Records when appointments have been filled or canceled.
• Telephones or writes patients to remind them of appointments.
• Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry, directs caller to appropriate personnel, or initiates a triage slip for response by medical personnel.
• Assists with other medical office needs, when needed, including registering patients and receiving payments for services provided.

Education and/or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education and/or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.