Medical Scheduling Specialist Job at Tenor Health Foundation, Scranton, PA

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  • Tenor Health Foundation
  • Scranton, PA

Job Description

PHYSICIANS HEALTH ALLIANCE SITE: A doctor's office scheduling specialist manages patient appointments, optimizes provider schedules, and verifies patient information, serving as the primary point of contact. Key duties include answering high-volume calls, reducing no-shows via reminders, handling insurance verification, and coordinating referrals to ensure efficient patient flow and administrative accuracy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Appointment Management: Scheduling, rescheduling, and cancelling appointments for new and existing patients while managing provider calendars and maximizing efficiency.

Patient Communication: Responding to high-volume phone calls, emails, and patient portal inquiries professionally.

No-Show Reduction: Proactively calling patients for confirmation and utilizing waiting lists to fill appointment gaps.

Registration and Verification: Registering new patients, updating patient demographics, and verifying insurance coverage and eligibility.

Coordination of Care: Processing referrals, orders, and collecting necessary medical records before visits

Pre-appointment Instructions: Informing patients of preparation requirements (e.g., fasting, medical records, co-payments)

Core Qualifications & Skills

Technology Proficiency: Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and scheduling software, says Kaplan Community Career Center.

Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with medical terminology and insurance processes.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written skills to deal with patients and medical staff, says Total Wound Care.

Organization: High attention to detail for managing complex calendars.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent, often with 1-2 years of administrative experience

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office

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