Overview
02157 Scheduler STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description 3.31.2017
Schedules, records and reviews patient appointments from physicians and patients with precertification requirements being met.
Reports to: Director of Business Office
FLSA: Non-exempt
Grade: 18
EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals □ 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers X 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers
Essential Functions ?
Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the appointment scheduling system with timeliness and accuracy.
Reviews all incoming orders to scheduling department for CPT, diagnosis, and credentialing accuracy.
Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.
Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.
Communicates with admitting physician’s office, appropriate hospital unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding appointments to exchange necessary information and determine placement.
Job Requirements ?
*Minimum Education*
X High school diploma or equivalent Required
*Required Skills*
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
*Required Skills*
Certifications:
□ Basic Life Support (BLS) □ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) □ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) □ Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) □ Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) □Other__________________________ □Other_________________________
*Required Skills*
Licenses: Current and active Licensed Practical Nursing license in the State of Tennessee preferred
**Job:** **Nursing/Medical Assistant*
**Organization:** **Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Lawrenceburg*
**Title:** *LPN Central Scheduler*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Lawrenceburg*
**Requisition ID:** *7425-3030*
