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Medical Scheduler at Classic Westchester

Medical Scheduler

Classic Westchester · US

1 months ago

Medical Scheduler

Classic Westchester · US

2 months ago
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Responsibilities

  • Channels all incoming calls, routes calls to appropriate department and/or person.
  • Announces calls to physicians and executive staff.
  • Takes messages and processes them accordingly.
  • Maintains knowledge of physicians and staff schedules for all offices.
  • Possesses general information regarding insurance, schedule, procedures, and services provided by the Group.
  • Keeps a log of physician telephone numbers, cell phones, and pager numbers.
  • Responsible for taking consults called in by the hospital, physicians, or service and relaying them to physicians requested.
  • Handles emergencies according to specified procedure.
  • Turns over calls to the answering service as instructed.
  • Keeps the answering service advised of covering physicians, physician telephone pagers, and telephone numbers.
  • Confirms physicians' daily appointments, checking information and updating when possible.
  • Maintains information and confidentiality.
  • Performs related work as required.

Requirements

  • Adheres to all Medical Group's policies and procedures including OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
  • Knowledge of business office procedures.
  • Knowledge of Call Manager software and communication procedures.
  • Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to speak clearly and concisely with a pleasant telephone voice.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff, and the public.
  • Work requires sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies.
  • Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds.
  • Requires the use of office equipment, such as computer terminals, telephones, and copiers.
  • Work is performed in a reception area.
  • Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, and staff.
  • Work may be stressful at times; interaction with others is constant and interruptive.
  • Contact involves dealing with sick people.

Skills

  • Superior customer service skills
  • PC proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently
  • Skill in operating a communications system.

Education Level

  • High School diploma or equivalent/GED