Scheduling Specialist III-The Woodlands

Scheduling Specialist III

The section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and procedure scheduler to schedule Gastroenterology Endoscopy outpatient procedures. This position is part of our expansion at St. Luke's Health–The Woodlands Hospital. The position requires patient education and navigation through the patient's journey, including preparing patients for the procedure and scheduling the procedure with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) & Baylor/St. Luke's Medical Center (BSLMC) EMR. The candidate will work closely with physicians and procedure schedule.

Job Duties:

• Schedules GI procedures in BCM and BSLMC EPIC, assuring that every referred patient will have a procedure date scheduled.
• Contacts patients for instruction before the procedures and notify patient of date/time/arrival time.
• Requests additional information from referring physicians.
• Verifies insurance for new and established patients.
• Works closely with endoscopy care coordination team to fill endoscopy block.
• Works on order work queue to select orders and schedule patients.
• Works closely with Medical Doctor (MD) for any patient special instructions, including procedure locations and clearances prior.
• Performs cross-checks for procedural or scheduling conflicts to ensure accuracy of exam.
• Acquires clinical notes as needed prior to exam.
• Maintains confidentiality of passwords/codes for all information systems and patient information, as observed by supervisor.
• Verifies and confirms patient identification and patient information including patient precautions and other vital information on all documentation, as observed by supervisor.
• Communicates in an appropriate manner as outlines in the patient care manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Gastroenterology experience.
• EPIC experience.

Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.