Scheduler

Company: USMM
Location: Austin
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Scheduler U.S. Medical Management (USMM) is an affiliate of a leading Fortune 100 company. A national organization built on a continuum of care with premier healthcare providers, clinicians and patient focused individuals working together. Our Mission Through Compassionate Patient-Centered Care in the Home; We will Provide Exceptional Outcomes across our Continuum of Services Visiting Physicians Association, Pinnacle Senior Care, Grace Hospice, Comfort Hospice, Home DME & our In Home Health Assessments (IHA). Our Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork & Excellence are leading us to a better tomorrow for patient care. Our Purposes Centered on We are Unified in our Work through our Continuum of Services We can Find Comfort that We are Making a Difference for our Patients & We make a Broader Positive Impact on Society, allows USMM to be poised for a phenomenal future. We are seeking candidates who desire the experience of delivering quality & compassionate healthcare within proven care models with patients at the forefront of everything we do. Benefits We Have to Offer: * Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance * 401K Retirement Plan * Paid Holidays * PTO * Flexible Spending Account * Tuition Reimbursement Position Description The Scheduler confirms and prepares daily patient visit schedules for physicians. Maintains scheduling system to tract all visits and other required information. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Contacts patient/caregiver by telephone to schedule physician visit * Receives incoming calls from individuals requesting a physician visit * Enters all required information and maintains necessary follow up on system as required * Prepares patient chart for scheduled visit including set up of new patient with all required documents * Prepares and distributes written visit schedule for next business day after all appointments are confirmed * Aids in communication with patient and caregivers * Maintains patient confidentiality * Attends required meetings and in-services * Other duties as required * Based upon size of the office may need to also perform Medical Assistant duties as shown on the Medical Assistant job description (excludes Washington Schedulers) REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills and Experience * High School Diploma/GED * Must maintain a valid drivers license and good driving record * Active CPR Certificate * 1-2 years of experience in customer service * Knowledge of practice protocols to assist in scheduling patients for care * Skill in maintaining department quality assurance and control standards * Computer skills and ability to learn new systems * Ability to adapt and apply guidelines and procedures * Skill in teamwork and maintaining relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers

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