Lutheran Health Network ยท 11 hours ago
Scheduling Specialist - Cardiology
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expLutheran Health Network is dedicated to providing top quality care to patients. The Scheduling Specialist role involves scheduling patient appointments, managing patient records, and ensuring a seamless registration process while delivering exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities
Schedules patient appointments for consultations, tests, procedures, and follow-ups, ensuring proper allocation of time and resources
Notifies patients of appointment confirmations, cancellations, or reschedules, as well as providing necessary information and instructions, ensuring a high level of patient satisfaction
Accurately enters and updates patient information into the electronic health records (EHR) or scheduling system
Works closely with medical staff to align patient appointments with clinical priorities and optimize provider schedules
Tracks and manage patient cancellations and no-shows, ensuring timely rescheduling and minimizing disruptions
Provides general administrative assistance, including answering calls, managing patient referrals, and coordinating patient files
Receives orders from the Order Facilitator and reviews to make sure the orders are valid and complete
Asks patients the necessary questions for specific tests and provide the required procedure preparation or instructions
Prioritizes work efficiently, including processing STAT order timely
Notifies ordering offices if unable to contract their patient to schedule procedures
Offers alternative scheduling options when needed to accommodate patient preferences and medical needs
Communicates with physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals to ensure appointments are properly scheduled based on clinical priorities and patient needs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
This position may also need to Help with Registration
Referral Management , Wait Lists, Appointments, Reminders and monitoring of schedule
Ensuring visits have been completed with documentation and charges by end of day
Assist with Office Inventory
Chart Prep
Sending Self check in notifications to patients
Knowledge of insurance guidelines and Explanation of Benefits (EOB's)
Review patients bill and communication on queried about their bill
Collection of co pays and outstanding balances
Creating fee tickets and encounters
Setting up payment plans
Basic knowledge of clinical coding
Ability to Float when needed
Qualification
Required
0-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting including patient registration, medical office scheduling, or front desk/admissions required
0-2 years of experience in a customer service role required
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Proficiency in using registration systems and insurance verification tools
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Licensure/certification reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Company
Lutheran Health Network
Lutheran Health Network is a family of more than 6,000 employees, physicians, advanced practice providers and volunteers dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care with the best possible experience to every patient, every time.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Colby Trane
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Katie Wilson
Account Executive-Medpartners
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