Scheduler Job Description
Overview
Schedule: Monday- Friday; 8:00am- 4:30pm
This position will start with a 10-12 onsite orientation. Upon completion of orientation, this will be a fully remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, therapy services and other medical appointments timely and accurately.
- May obtain related documentation (e.g., patient information, insurance coverage).
- Coordinates scheduling with other departments and facilities.
- Ensures optimal utilization of patient facilities to successfully support patient care.
- Maintains a variety of related records, code charges, etc. and performs related clerical & administrative duties.
- Ensures timely receipt of written orders and verifies that orders meet compliance guidelines as a quality assurance measure.
- May by responsible for charge audit functions for the department.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Medical office experience preferred.
- Knowledge of insurance verification preferred.
- Knowledge of Cerner scheduling preferred.
- Requires general knowledge of medical terminology and general anatomy in order to recognize and accurately record requested examinations and diagnoses.
- Requires basic computer skills.
- Scheduling experience preferred.
Additional Information:
- Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve.
- As a condition of employment, IU Health requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption.
- New hires will also be provided the option to submit proof of previous vaccination.
- The COVID-19 vaccine is not required to begin employment; however, all team members need to be fully vaccinated by September 1, 2021.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health.
- IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
- We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
- Please contact us to request accommodation.