Job Opening: Medical Scheduler
Description
Medical Scheduler – Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Patient Care!
Are you a detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills and a passion for helping others? We’re looking for a reliable and proactive Medical Scheduler to join our team! As the first point of contact for our patients, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient scheduling for our medical professionals while providing exceptional customer service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a real impact on patient care, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule patient appointments for medical consultations, procedures, and follow-up visits.
- Coordinate with medical staff to ensure accurate and timely scheduling.
- Verify patient information, insurance details, and medical history prior to scheduling appointments.
- Maintain an organized appointment calendar and adjust as needed due to cancellations, no-shows, or rescheduling requests.
- Confirm appointments with patients via phone, email, or text message and provide necessary instructions for visits.
- Ensure all patient records are up-to-date and complete in the scheduling system.
- Communicate with medical professionals and staff to prepare for upcoming patient visits or procedures.
- Handle patient inquiries and provide excellent customer service regarding appointment availability, office hours, and other related matters.
- Process insurance verifications and referrals as required.
- Assist with managing patient flow, ensuring appointments are on time and rescheduling when necessary.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in medical scheduling or healthcare administration preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic office procedures.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Bilingual, English and Spanish
- Proficiency in using scheduling software and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.