- Planning and scheduling surgeries with the patient, provider and hospital
- Inquiring and Obtaining Authorization, pre-certification and/or pre-determination on scheduled surgical procedures
- Answers all incoming calls; assesses callers' needs and directs to appropriate personnel. Pages clinic personnel as appropriate. Obtains and communicates messages in an accurate and timely manner.
- Schedules new patients, patient referrals and returning patients in computer system in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines. For new and or referred patients, sets up in system with appropriate documentation and coding. Cancels/reschedules appointments according to physician schedule changes; notifies appropriate clinic personnel.
- Obtains and enters all authorization and correspondence relating to referrals in patients' charts and/or electronic medical records (EMR).
- Collects co-pays, deductible and other out of pocket amounts at time of visit.
- Maintains primary office scheduling template containing all physician meetings, satellite schedule, rounding and call coverage.
- Arranges for patients to have financial counseling as needed.
- Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/practice.
- Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office. Covers for other front office functions as requested.
- Prepares correspondence, memos, forms and other typing as requested by supervisor.
- May provide guidance and daily work direction to junior level staff.
- May communicate to patient about surgeries or tests being scheduled and potential prep work needed, inquiring about test specifics from necessary parties and gathering patient information as needed
- May be responsible for follow up on all pre-operative tests to ensure cleared for surgical procedure and communicates with physician and patients if further testing is required before surgery is performed.
- May be responsible for scheduling post-operative follow up appointments with Physicians.
- Where applicable, basic understanding of medical terminology for tests and surgical procedures, including coding and ability to look up codes specific to diagnosis, surgery and scheduling procedure.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum five (5) years office experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and coding required.
- Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies.
- Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, operate a calculator, telephone, copier and other such office equipment.
- Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.
- It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for prolonged periods of time.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed in an office environment.
- Involves contact with patients and public.
-
Senior Scheduling Technician
4 weeks ago
Dow Chemical Company Orange, United StatesEnables the people who manage and/or perform work in the field with the tools and information needed to perform their job effectively and efficiently. Requires full proficiency in a range of technical, operational, or analytical/scientific processes Technician, Scheduling, Senior ...
-
Chef | PRN at Lucas Place
2 weeks ago
Enlivant Beaumont, United States** Chef | PRN at Lucas Place** · **Job Category****:** Dining **Requisition Number****:** CHEFP014408 Showing 1 location **Job Details** · **Description** · ****Enlivant is seeking a Cook**** · **at Lucas Place in Beaumont, TX** · Part-Time (PRN) · We believe taking care of ...
-
Senior Process Engineer
1 week ago
Manpower Engineering Beaumont, United StatesOur client, a leader in waste management and energy consulting, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess initiative to identify process areas for improvement and have a minimum of 8 years as a Process Engineer. · Job Title:Senior ...
-
Senior Project Engineer
4 weeks ago
Raba Kistner Beaumont, United States Full timeRaba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are: · Community "We care for our communit ...
-
Server
2 weeks ago
Grace Management Beaumont, United States Full timePay up to $12.50/hour · Collier Park seeks compassionate and caring individuals who are dedicated to supporting exceptional senior living experiences. Working at Collier Park means you are part of the family. Each day is an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives o ...
-
Supervisory Medical Support Assistant
3 weeks ago
Veterans Health Administration Beaumont, United StatesSummary · This Supervisory Medical Support Assistant (SMSA) position is in the Health Administration Service of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center located in Houston, TX. · Position(s) are physically located in various departments and VA Outpatient Clinics in the Houston a ...
-
Area Supervisor
2 weeks ago
Ross Stores Beaumont, United States Full timeArea Supervisor PL0124) Description GENERAL PURPOSE: · The Area Supervisor is a member of the Store Leadership who is responsible for a specific, assigned area of the Store as well as the general operations and supervision of the Store when functioning as the Manager on Duty. ...
-
State of Texas Beaumont, United StatesGENERAL DESCRIPTION: · Performs moderately complex (journey-level) licensing and permitting work. Work involves receiving and reviewing license and permit applications; ensuring compliance with applicable policies, administrative codes, and statutes; communicating with external ...
-
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Beaumont, United StatesGENERAL DESCRIPTION · Performs highly complex (senior-level)technical work to configure, program, install, maintain, and repair electronic communications equipment, installing and operating digital and analog telecommunications components and interoperability equipment. May train ...
-
Senior Project Manager-Beaumont
4 weeks ago
baker construction Beaumont, United StatesSenior Project Manager-Beaumont · Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc · Location: · Beaumont, TX, US, 77705 · **Req ID** : 4803 · **Travel:** Up to 50% · **Number of Openings:** 1 · If youre driven to accomplish great things, Baker is looking for you. As the nat ...
-
Engineer, Senior Environmental
2 weeks ago
Epco Corp Beaumont, United StatesLocation field must contain 'city, state' or a zip code to perform a radius search (e.g., · Denver, CO · or · City and state must be separated by a comma followed by a space (e.g., · Houston, TX ) · Epco, Inc. · Engineer, Senior Environmental · in · Beaumont , · Texas · ...
-
Heat Treat Assistant
2 weeks ago
Team Industrial Services, Inc. Beaumont, United StatesHeat Treat AssistantHeat Treat Assistants needed for upcoming Projects/Turnarounds (September - October). Projects will be in the Gulf Coast Region. · General Summary · The Assistant Electrical HTT Technician assists in performing Electrical Heat Treatment for the use of heating ...
-
Resident Physician, PGY 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5
3 weeks ago
Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Beaumont, United StatesWe are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team. · Join us in performing Sacred Work · Competitive benefits are offered including: · Matched Retirement Plan · Paid Time Off · Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More · B ...
-
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
3 days ago
Senior PsychCare Beaumont, United StatesThis position requires advanced Psychiatric Skill Sets. You must have experience prescribing and/or recommending psychotropic medications in a Psychiatric Setting. Most work is face-to-face and done at our partnering nursing homes. · It is an exciting time at Senior PsychCare We ...
-
Senior Project Manager
2 weeks ago
Burrow Global, LLC Beaumont, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionPosition: Senior Project Manager · Location: Beaumont, Texas · Burrow Global, a leading engineering and design firm in the energy sector, is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee the financial administration and execution of projects. The ...
-
Community Health Caseworker
2 weeks ago
VitalCaring Group Beaumont, TX, United StatesAs we expand our services in new and existing markets, we're looking for a Masters Social Worker who shares our values of being Trustworthy, Capable, Compassionate, Proactive, and most importantly, Called to serve patients in their home. The Masters Social Worker approaches each ...
-
Project Manager
2 weeks ago
Southland Holdings Beaumont, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionSouthland Holdings is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our fast-growing team. We are looking for someone with extensive transportation, txdot, heavy highway, roadway, underground construction experience. · For more than 100 y ...
-
Social Worker
1 week ago
VitalCaring Group Beaumont, United StatesJob Description · As we expand our services in new and existing markets, we're looking for a Masters Social Worker who shares our values of being Trustworthy, Capable, Compassionate, Proactive, and most importantly, Called to serve patients in their home. The Masters Social Worke ...
-
Christus Health Beaumont, United States Full timeSummary: · Key member of the Supply Chain team. Major responsibilities include ensuring ministries follow Corporate Supply Chain directives to include receiving, warehouse, distribution, inventory and usage control, contract compliancy, Infor and charging compliancy and related f ...
-
Application System Analyst Lead
2 weeks ago
CHRISTUS Health Beaumont, United StatesJob Description · Description · Summary: · The Information Services Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating the efforts and content within the designated focus area. This position is the most senior level and will require coordination and consistency across related IS te ...
Senior Scheduler - Beaumont, United States - US Oncology, Inc.
Description
Overview
Texas Oncology is looking for a Senior Scheduler to join our team This position will support the Beaumont, Texas location.
Our patients and team members have access to a new state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary facility that provides medical oncology, hematology, radiation, surgical and diagnostic imaging services as well as access to clinical trials in a personalized, compassionate, community-based setting.
Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.
Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby.
Our mission is still the same today at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs.
More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.Why work for us?
Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.
We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
What does the Scheduler do?Under minimal supervision, is responsible for scheduling patient appointments and tests in an efficient and timely manner. Answers all incoming calls and directs calls to appropriate personnel. Serves as a liaison between patient and medical staff. May include outside scheduling and/or surgical scheduling responsibilities. May be designated as lead, with responsibilities including orientation, training and assignment of work to lower level employees. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities:
The ideal candidate for the Senior Scheduler will have the following background and experience:
Physical Demands:
Work Environment: