Scheduler II

GI Alliance San Antonio, Texas, United States Information Technology

About this position

Scheduler II


Job Details

Job Location: TDDC GCSA Datapoint San Antonio - San Antonio, TX 78229
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Education Level: High School
Job Category: Health Care

Description

Description


GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Scheduler I. for Call Center Environment.


Office hours: Mon - Thursday 8am - 5pm / Friday- 8am - 4pm / (No Weekends)


Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:


Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


  • Answer a high volume of incoming calls in a courteous and timely manner, triage appropriately, and direct to correct staff or department
  • Answers telephone as calls are forwarded, screen calls, takes messages and provides general business information as it applies to the schedule.
  • Schedule office appointments, consultations, and procedures through direct communication with patients, hospitals, and referring providers
  • Schedule and coordinate all follow-up appointments and cancellations for multiple locations.
  • Coordinate appointments based on physician schedules and clinic availability, including rescheduling due to cancellations or time constraints
  • Collect, input, and verify patient demographic and insurance information
  • Maintain accurate data entry and proper indexing of patient records while observing HIPAA guidelines
  • Take triage call messages for medical staff and route task.
  • View patients visit notes, identifying problems & diagnosis listed and physician orders
  • Perform other duties as assigned

    • Knowledge and Skills:


  • Previous scheduling experience in a health care environment is required (e.g., physician office, clinic)
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with medical diagnostic procedures, and health care required
  • Must have excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented 9. Must be highly skilled in verbal communication, problem solving, prioritization and organization
  • Knowledge of HIPAA/Confidentiality
  • Experience with multi-line phone systems – Preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills - Required


    • Qualifications

    Qualifications


    Qualifications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills are required
  • Experience working in a medical office
  • Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment.
  • Detail-oriented
  • Basic understanding of healthcare plans
  • Be able to read and understand medical benefits.
  • Bilingual is a plus.

    • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
    Experience: 2-5 years of prior medical scheduling is preferred
    Requirements for Level I Status:


  • Entry level (1-4 years experience) and/or meet the basic requirements of the job with the need for additional supervision.
  • Excess of 4 years experience if meeting only the basic requirements of the job with need for additional supervision.

    • Performance Requirements:
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficient technical (computer) skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
  • Self-motivated with initiative.
  • Strong sense of ethics.

    • GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.


    Please Note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.


    NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL FOR CONSIDERATION.

    No phone calls or agencies, please.


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