Patient Access Scheduler II Full Time

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Benefits

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs…and more

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Acts as a first point of contact within the Scheduling Department for new and reoccurring patients & physician offices scheduling various outpatient/inpatient appointments across Emory Healthcare.
• Answer inbound calls in high volume call center environment.
• Greets callers in an enthusiastic manner providing exceptional customer service and positive attitude at all times.
• Enters all patient demographic, medical and financial information accurately into Cerner Millennium Scheduling system.
• Maintain basic understanding of insurance, pre-certification and referrals.
• Performs scheduling functions in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the scheduling, rescheduling and cancellation of all advanced outpatient and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of medical office experience, scheduling environment or call center required.
• AS/BS degree in Business Administration, Healthcare or other related field required or 3 years medical office experience, scheduling environment or call center in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge & proficiency of advanced scheduling duties and workflow.
• Quality scores within expected range as outlined. No performance or disciplinary issues.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred.