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Scheduler, Physician Appointments in Westerville, Ohio at Orthopedic One

Job Function: Manufacturing
Orthopedic One
Westerville, Ohio, 43082, United States
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Job Description

Scheduler, Physician Appointments

  • POSITION SUMMARY
    • Responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties in support of Orthopedic One patients, providers, and staff.
  • RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
    • Scheduling Phones:
      • Answers calls from busy scheduling queue to schedule patient appointments.
      • Uses physician protocols, insurance participation information, and patient preference to determine most appropriate approach to schedule patients
      • Calls patients to reschedule appointments as assigned.
      • Takes necessary steps to ensure correct patient identification.
      • Communicates professionally with physician offices. Provides appropriate notices for same/next day add-ons and cancellations.
      • Collects information and accurately performs data entry in EMR to create or maintain patient demographic information, referral source, transition of care, referring provider and other information as required.
      • Attends to other scheduling tasks including: Scheduling patients for approved injections; Retrieving voicemails and making return calls; Other scheduling tasks as assigned
      • Process outgoing mail as well as incoming and outgoing fax communications.
      • Completes other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
    • Processing Referrals:
      • Process incoming referrals following department policies and procedures, within 24 hours of receipt
      • Accurately documents all scheduling attempts and reports results to supervisor
      • Communicate timely to referring provider office efforts to schedule referred patients
    • Initiative:
      • Seeks out assignments, added duties, or opportunities to learn when assigned work is complete, as patient census or workload permits, or to otherwise fill down time productively.
      • Proposes new ideas, makes suggestions, and seeks opportunities to improve processes or workflow through appropriate channels.
      • Attempts to problem solve when assigned work is disrupted, equipment is down, etc. before involving supervisor.
  • TEAMWORK
    • Teamwork:
      • Willingly provides coverage, volunteers assistance, and maintains workflows within department as needed without direct instruction/supervision.
      • Works cooperatively and refrains from participating in negative conversations.
      • Shares knowledge and insights with co-workers in a constructive manner.
      • Works to solve problems and address conflicts with appropriate person directly before involving leadership or uninvolved peers.
      • Is considerate of others in the work environment with regard to taking breaks or meal periods, use of computer and phone, noise level in the department, etc.
  • POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
    • Policies and Procedures
      • Knows and complies with policies and procedures as enumerated in the Orthopedic One Employee Handbook and policies and procedures documents.
      • Provides assistance and support to leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary.
      • Actively participates in training, and conducting day to day work activity by adhering to all policies and procedures as enumerated in compliance and risk management programs.
  • QUALIFICATIONS
    • Education, Experience, Certification and Licensure Requirements:
      • High School Diploma or equivalent required. Previous customer service experience required and computer skills are required; medical office experience including use of EMR system is preferred.

Job Location

Westerville, Ohio, 43082, United States

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