Centralized Scheduler, Orthopedic Practice
UNC Health Care
**Description**
JOB SUMMARY
The Centralized Scheduler communicates with patients and clinical staff in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment to coordinate and schedule clinical visits across a wide range of clinical resources using a diverse set of tools and communication methods.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
+ Communicates with patients and clinical staff to coordinate and schedule clinical visits across a wide range of clinical resources.
+ Reviews and interpretsincoming clinical orders delivered by phone and fax. Inputs relevant information into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) scheduling system. Reviews automated work queues to guide and prioritize outreach.
+ Interviews patients to obtain and input patient’s history, demographic, and insurance details intoEMR scheduling system.Reviews records for accuracy.
+ Schedules patients to appropriate clinical resources according to complex documented clinical and insurance criteria.
+ Communicates with patients and care team to coordinate visits aligned to clinical area and patient appointment availability. Informs patient of selected time and expectations.
+ Reviews upcoming resource scheduling to ensure optimal usage. Contacts and integrates wait-listed or upcoming orders into scheduling plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
+ Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Experience and/or education/training in medical terminology.
+ Experience performing in a customer service role.
Preferred
+ Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding.
+ Experience working in or with an Electronic Medical Recordkeeping (EMR) system such as EPIC.
+ Experience or education in medical terminology
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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