Healthcare Scheduler

About this role

Department Name: CEC-Banner Imaging Scheduling

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Marketing and Communications

Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking candidates who are motivated and enthusiastic to be part of a dynamic team of Health Schedulers. Within this position you will be responsible for answering inbound calls, scheduling, rescheduling and canceling patient appointments as required . Answering patients' questions regarding basic medical questions and procedures. Providing instructions to patients to ensure that they are prepared for examinations and procedures as well as confirming patient appointments. You must be able to communicate well with our patients and provide extraordinary customer service. There is room for growth and this role offers great stability. Our positions are REMOTE and you can work in any Banner approved states .

A successful candidate should have a designated area away from distractions to complete this job, attend all training sessions, have established internet connection and able to complete a hardwired internet connection. This position also requires someone who is comfortable working with multiple scheduling systems at a time and navigate through the systems effortlessly while staying organized and viewing 8 or more windows at a time. This is a high-volume call center that requires you to be on the phone back-to-back handling inbound calls of 50+.  You may be asked to assist/ cross train in other scheduling departments when needed.

Call Center, Health Care, Front Desk, Receptionist OR Customer Service highly desired.

Full Time Shifts: Will vary between the hours of 6:00am-7:00pm, Monday through Friday, depending on the department needs. Saturday 5-hour shift may also be required from 8am-1pm for some departments.

Departments: Hospital Imaging Centralized Scheduling, Banner Imaging, Primary Care, MD Anderson Cancer Center and Specialties such as Orthro, Sports Meds, Urology, Neurology, Peds etc.….

Openings: We currently have a few openings for each department which will be discussed during the interview process.

Training:   Remote- M-F 8am-4:30pm, this can change depending on department needs,  equipment will be provided. Cameras are required during trainings and meetings.

Shifts are not flexible to accommodate personal appointments during the day. This is a call center role that requires you to work scheduled hours due to business needs.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for scheduling across the system for physicians, medical facilities and medical practices by coordinating all aspects of scheduling including, but not limiting to, facility resources, physicians, authorizations, insurance verification, benefits and setting payment expectations to ensure an exceptional customer experience at each point of service. Using a broad understanding of customer engagement strategies, clinical procedures and company facilities, this position provides accurate and timely information to create an experience that is easy, empathetic and differentiated in the marketplace.

CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Schedules medical appointments through coordination of patients, providers, facility resources, ancillary staff, records, referrals, authorizations and payers. Receives and initiates calls to/from patients, providers, provider offices and facilities, while following all established scheduling procedures and protocols to ensure patients receive the care they need, when and where they need it.

2. Effectively schedules appointments, tests and/or procedures leveraging various electronic medical record / scheduling software systems according to protocols established by clinical staff and scheduling standards. Identifies alternative schedule solutions in the event patient’s preference is not available, while adhering to procedures and protocols and ensuring patient safety.

3. Obtains patient demographics, insurance information and necessary documents required to secure authorizations, referrals, or other data as determined by various facilities and insurance carriers. Responsible for obtaining and properly documenting all necessary and accurate data during the intake/registration process. Acquires and documents pertinent patient medical information in accordance with procedural guidelines.

4. Provides patients with information, pre and post-test instruction, provides location of appointment and directions. This position answers questions as necessary within guidelines and protocols. Refers questions to medical offices as appropriate. Ensures patient has “no surprises” at point of service by setting payment expectations, as well as, providing estimated payment detail where applicable.

5. Effectively communicates and builds impactful relationships through written, digital and verbal channels with patients, facilities, providers and other clinical colleagues to ensure an easy, empathetic, solution-orientated patient experience, included but not limited to phone, chat, email, electronic medical record messaging and other digital channels. Anticipates patient and provider needs and responds accordingly.

6. Solicits, labels, stores and manages scanned documents and orders received

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