Job description
At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.Position Summary: The position of Scheduler provides scheduling support for Providers, PAs, and the Surgical RN Clinical Assistants. The scheduler provides administrative assistance in the areas of surgical scheduling, preauthorization for testing and procedures, and referrals to consultants and for testing. The Scheduler’s work is done in an effort to ensure an optimal patient surgical experience, cost-effective measures of operation, maximum reimbursement, optimal lines of communication, and promotes effective management of various areas of responsibility. Responsible for accurate and complete work based on organization standards, policies and procedures, HIPAA, and compliance with regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities & skills
Prior medical office experience, referral experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.Demonstrated proficiency with data entry/keyboarding.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.Minimum of two years of work experience in directly communicating and providing service to patients or public; preferably in a healthcare related field.
Experience
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Central Maine Healthcare
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