Scheduler

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WVU Health System scheduler coordinating outpatient appointments and registrations for multiple ambulatory clinics. Collecting patient information, managing referrals, and responding to patient communications.

Responsibilities:

  • Schedule, cancel, reschedule, and register outpatient visits and procedures for multiple ambulatory clinics
  • Collect all necessary patient information for scheduling and registration
  • Obtain and verify patient guarantor information at least annually
  • Generate referrals when referrals or authorizations are needed
  • Schedule and register patients according to scheduling guidelines and medical appropriateness
  • Identify and communicate scheduling modifications and development needs
  • Notify appropriate personnel promptly about scheduling changes caused by cancellations
  • Respond appropriately to patient and staff needs and complaints, involving supervisors and patient representatives as needed
  • Consult referring physician offices to ensure written or electronic orders exist and obtain them when needed
  • Verify orders for completeness and document requests for outside orders
  • Complete Workques and daily scheduling-area tasks in a timely manner
  • Respond to patient communications promptly
  • Escalate immediate needs to the appropriate responsible area

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • State criminal background check and Federal criminal background check, if applicable, as required for regulated areas
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a standard office environment