Medical Scheduler

Portland, ME

Posted: 11/26/2024 Employment Type: TempToFT Industry: Healthcare Pay Rate: $18-20/Hour

Job Description

This is a great temp-to-hire opportunity with our largest Healthcare client in Maine, centrally located in downtown Portland with parking provided by the employer, with openings in Portland, South Portland and Scarborough areas!

Responsibilities:
- Schedule surgeries and procedures for patients, ensuring all necessary information and documentation is obtained
- Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to schedule surgeries and ensure proper preparation
- Communicate with patients to provide pre-operative instructions and answer any questions or concerns
- Manage patient records and update electronic medical records (EMR) system with accurate scheduling information
- Collaborate with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain necessary authorizations for procedures
- Coordinate with other departments within the medical facility to ensure smooth patient flow and efficient scheduling

Skills:
- Customer Service experience in a Medical Office setting
- Proficiency in medical scheduling software, such as Epic or Dentrix
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, particularly in surgical specialties
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, physicians, and staff members
- Ability to handle a high volume of calls and inquiries in a professional manner
- Experience providing administrative support in a healthcare setting

~This is a very computer and phone oriented job, rather than face to face with customers, so computer and phone scheduling/communication skills are highly preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

 

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

 

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

 

Shift availability:

 

  • Day Shift (Required)

 

Ability to Commute:

 

  • Portland, ME (Required)

 

Ability to Relocate:

 

  • Portland, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)

 

Work Location: In person

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