Centralized Scheduler

Overview Department: Centralized Scheduling Employment Type: Full Time  Shift’s Available:  Days   Hours: 8-hour shift – 8:00am to 4:30pm  Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS  We are seeking a Centralized Scheduler, also referred to as a Hospital Admitting Clerk or Admitting Scheduler, in our Admitting/Registration Department. As a Centralized Scheduler, you routinely schedule tests/procedures for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include coordinating patient appointments, admissions, and registration processes to ensure efficient and accurate access to care.  Responsibilities Schedule patient appointments, clinic visits such as surgery, G.I. Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Nutritional Services, Infusion units or any other location where scheduling of a test or procedure may occur  Greet and register patients upon arrival, collect and verify personal, medical, and insurance information for accurate hospital records, and obtain necessary signatures on consent forms, privacy notices, and billing authorizations  Ensure that accurate, complete and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations, if applicable  Notify departments as necessary of various services that may require, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries  Prepare and distribute the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel Qualifications High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements 1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred Knowledge of medical terminology Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines Analytical and problem-solving skills Customer Services experience required Strong clerical and computer skills Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ #LI-CB1 Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf