About this role
# Primary Location:
ULP - Cardiology Associates
# Address:
225 Abraham Flexner Way
Suite 305
Louisville, KY 40202

# Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
# Job Description Summary:
The Medical Scheduler is an individual who assists the staff and physician by scheduling patients for appropriate follow up appointments and necessary tests and procedures. The Scheduler functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities that commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient interaction is provided to patients of all ages.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Schedules follow up/return visits to our office for patients
- Obtains appropriate pre-certification and pre-authorizations, as needed
- Schedules medical tests and procedures for patients
- Discusses patient instructions for procedures with patient so patient has clear understanding of what is expected
- Calls patients to schedule procedures and give instructions over phone with follow-up letter with instructions
- Uses Epic, Centricity Business, online paging systems and retrieves information from other hospital systems
Other Functions:
- Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
- Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Performs other duties as assigned