Scheduler | FT | Weekdays | Pediatric Outpatient | Memphis

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent‑rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid‑South. A Brief Overview The Scheduler performs all routine clerical tasks and schedules all exams/procedures for all hospital‑based services, including: Outpatient diagnostic and interventional procedures Initial therapy evaluations Surgical cases with the exception of same day cases Initial request for clinic visits Referrals and services for inpatients, ordered at discharge, to be provided post discharge Scheduled admissions for future dates Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will do As the initial patient liaison, coordinate all patient care procedures via telephone communications and direct patient contact for hospital‑based exams and procedures. Review and maintain patient care information. Complete patients’ medical and/or insurance file from initial interview and distribute files as specified in departmental policies and procedures. Perform other job functions as assigned or requested. Education/Formal Training Requirements Required – No Education Required Work Experience Requirements Required – Healthcare environment 1–3 years Preferred – Scheduling 1–3 years Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of general business operations, scheduling, insurance, and coding. Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials such as letters of medical necessity, letters of insurance payment appeals, and patient records. Ability to type 35 words per minute. Basic understanding of medical terminology preferred. Knowledge of basic computer operations acquired either through work experience or education, required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment. Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of own and others’ workflow. Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations. Supervision Provided by this Position There are no lead or supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position. Physical Demands The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: light work – exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work. #J-18808-Ljbffr