Patient Access Scheduler- Part Time

Job Description

Summary of Essential Functions Serves as a patient care team member by performing assigned clerical processes including but not limited to: Collects data from physician’s office for scheduling, registering future patients. Required to be knowledgeable of hospital policies concerning all admissions and registrations. Must be fully versed in all aspects and functions of the admitting/registration/business office requirements. Expedites and facilitates the efficient admission/registration process and provides systematic and courteous service. Required to be knowledgeable of required legal forms and obtain mandated forms. Educational Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Clerical skills and medical terminology preferred. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with medical and technical personnel. Demonstrate patience, tact, diplomacy and persistence in daily contact with patients, physicians and their staff, visitors, and all hospital personnel. Must be able to prioritize work according to written or verbal instructions using organizational skills and sound judgment. Ability to type forty (40) wpm for computer data entry ensuring correct spelling and grammar. Physical Requirements Primarily works the day shift tour of duty; additional hours may be asked to work other hours as needed, including weekends. May be expected to lift over twenty five (25) pounds. Ability to distinguish between numbers and symbols. Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity with substantial movement of wrist and/or fingers. Walking and climbing to accomplish tasks.