Medical Scheduler Urgent Care Medical Center Northeast Prn

**Primary Location:** ===================== JHHS - Med Center NE - ULP - CMG **Address:** ============ 2401 Terra Crossing Blvd Louisville, KY 40241 **Shift:** ========== Rotating (United States of America) **Job Description Summary:** ============================ The Medical Scheduler is an individual who assists the staff and physician by scheduling patients for appropriate follow up appointments and necessary tests and procedures. The Scheduler functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities that commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient interaction is provided to patients of all ages. **Job Description:** ==================== **Essential Functions:** * Schedules follow up/return visits to our office for patients * Obtains appropriate pre-certification and pre-authorizations, as needed * Schedules medical tests and procedures for patients * Discusses patient instructions for procedures with patient so patient has clear understanding of what is expected * Calls patients to schedule procedures and give instructions over phone with follow-up letter with instructions * Uses Epic, Centricity Business, online paging systems and retrieves information from other hospital systems **Other Functions:** * Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct * Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times * Performs other duties as assigned **Additional Job Description:** ===============================