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Patient Scheduler
About the job Patient Scheduler
As the initial point of contact for patients, a patient scheduler schedules, reschedules, and cancels appointments on the healthcare facility's calendar. They ensure effective, high-volume, multi-line phone coverage and uphold HIPAA compliance to enable seamless patient flow while verifying patient details, insurance, and referrals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing, verifying, and coordinating patient appointments with physician availability is known as scheduling.
- Enroll new patients and confirm their insurance, medical records, and demographics.
- Respond to multi-line calls, giving pre-appointment prerequisites and visitation instructions.
- Administrative responsibilities include filling in scheduling gaps, managing cancellations, and maintaining electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
- Handle patient concerns and scheduling disputes in a professional manner.
Experience:
- Previous experience in a medical office or customer service preferred.