Overview
Scheduler, Healthcare Jobs in Denton, Texas, USA at US Oncology Inc.
Overview
Texas Oncologyis looking for aSchedulertojoin our team! This position will supportthe Denton location.This is a full-time Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.
This position can be a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.
Texas Oncologyis 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 Oncologytreats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Why work for us?
Comejoin our teamthat is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees acompetitive benefitspackage 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, aWellness programthat rewards you for practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, anEmployee Assistance program, and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
What does the Scheduler do? (including but not limited to)
Under direct supervision, 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. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Answers all incoming calls; assesses callers’ needs and directs to appropriate personnel and 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 insurance 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 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 …
Title: Scheduler, Healthcare
Company: US Oncology Inc.
Location: Denton, Texas, USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
