Central Access Scheduler, Full-Time Days

Job DetailsJob Location: Angola, IN 46703Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayCameron Hospital is a 25-bed, independent, not-for-profit facility that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. We’ve been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, we’ve helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.   DEPARTMENT: Central Access JOB TITLE: Central Access Scheduler SHIFT: Full-Time, 80 hours bi-weekly (Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm) - Off Site from Hospital (Washington Street, Angola) Benefits: FTE 1.0, Benefit Eligible JOB SUMMARY Schedules outpatient appointments and pre-registers patients for their appointments according to established clinical guidelines, insurance regulations and regulatory requirements. Completes appointment scheduling with subsequent order entry, medical necessity checking and pre-certification screening.   Qualifications Typing/keyboard knowledge. General Computer knowledge Ability to multitask and work in fast-paced environment Experience Two years scheduling in the Medical Field Skills/Competencies Clerical and phone skills. Good written and verbal communication Data entry Excellent customer service and phone skills. Medical Terminology preferred Education  High school graduate Medical Terminology preferred ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Schedules non-emergency services. Collects pre-admission information and pre-registers patients per the schedule. Verifies all scheduled procedures have a valid physician’s order, if not, an order is obtained. Communicate with ancillary departments regarding schedule availability Provides back up for pre-registration/pre-authorization as needed. Reviews all procedures, emails and updates as needed. Checks for medical necessity. Qualifications