Scheduler I
Company: Mednax
Location: Austin
Posted on: June 9, 2021
Job Description:
Overview
Mednax Services, Inc. is a national medical group. Over the
last 40 years, through our network of over 3,500 clinicians in 39
states and Puerto Rico, we have reshaped care delivery within
women's and children's specialties and subspecialties. Our clinical
teams care for the unique population of high-risk pregnancies and
critically ill infants and children in both hospital and ambulatory
clinical settings. Over the years, clinicians practicing as part of
Pediatrix and Obstetrix Medical Groups have used evidence-based
tools, continuous quality initiatives, clinical research, and
telemedicine to enhance patient experience, outcomes and provide
high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Our nationwide team of
almost 8,000 employees, including physicians, advanced
practitioners, clinical leaders, business and operational experts
who work together every day to fulfill our mission to take great
care of the patient. We invite you to join the Mednax family and
help shape the future of health care.
MEDNAX has grown from a single medical practice to a trusted
health solutions partner with more than 10,000 employees and a
presence in 50 states. Through our family of companies, we
provide:
Responsibilities
The Scheduler I position schedules patient appointments,
procedures, diagnostic therapy and other treatments. Provides
support to the patients, families and physicians as it relates to
scheduling of procedures. Ensures that all physician orders are
received.
- Temporary Position
- Bilingual Spanish a plus
- Schedules and re-scheduled patient appointments
- Schedules all hospital, clinical and office based related
procedures
- Gives instructions (appointment policies and preps) for all
procedures scheduled
- Confirms appointments and gives directions to patients and
their families regarding procedure and sends confirmation follow-up
letter
- Contacts appropriate departments to schedule and also convey
all pertinent patient information
- Inputs information into scheduling book and/or scheduling
system
- Reviews monthly doctors schedules and makes changes
accordingly
- Screens and reviews incoming faxes and referral forms
- Makes any needed or required changes to schedules as need to
accommodate for the day or the physician
- Obtains authorizations on all scheduled procedures
- Manages patient calls, works as a member of the front office
team and assists in supporting other office personnel
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
-
Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college
or technical school
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Six months to one-year related experience and/or
training
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Hospital, clinical and office-based procedure scheduling
experience
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Professional telephone etiquette
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Knowledge of insurance authorization procedures
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Strong computer skills that include but not limited to
Microsoft Windows, Excel, Office 365
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Strong knowledge of medical terminology
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Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
will be considered
MEDNAX IS AN Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or
veteran status
#MednaxCorp
Keywords: Mednax, Austin , Scheduler I, Other , Austin, Texas
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