Overview

Responsibilities

The Scheduler II position schedules patient appointments, procedures, diagnostic therapy and other treatments. Provides support to the patients, families and physicians as it relates to scheduling of procedures. Ensures that all physician orders are received.

• Schedules and re-scheduled patient appointments
• Schedules all hospital, clinical and office based related procedures
• Gives instructions (appointment policies and preps) for all procedures scheduled
• Confirms appointments and gives directions to patients and their families regarding procedure and sends confirmation follow-up letter
• Contacts appropriate departments to schedule and also convey all pertinent patient information
• Inputs information into scheduling book and/or scheduling system
• Reviews monthly doctor’s schedules and makes changes accordingly
• Screens and reviews incoming faxes and referral forms
• Makes any needed or required changes to schedules as need to accommodate for the day or the physician
• Obtains authorizations on all scheduled procedures
• Manages patient calls, works as a member of the front office team and assists in supporting other office personnel
• Scheduling could include but limited to; Cardiac Catheterizations; both diagnostic and interventional, Arrhythmia procedures; Surgery procedures, Cardiac MRI’s, Admissions, GFR’s, Renal/Abdominal US, TEE’s, CT Scans, Cardiolite TRDM Tests, managing CRNA scheduling and payroll functions in collaboration with CRNA and MD leadership, and any misc. procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
• Hospital, clinical and office-based procedure scheduling experience
• Professional telephone etiquette
• Knowledge of insurance authorization procedures
• Strong computer skills that include but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Excel, Office 365
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

• Health Insurance including prescription drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term disability options
• Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
• 401k with company match**
• Long Term Care (LTC)
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit.

** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over.

About Us

Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation’s leading provider of physician services. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians and other clinicians in 37 states. 

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.