What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Scheduler – PRN position at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics?
Knoxville Hospital and Clinics strive to be your healthcare destination, building on compassion and innovation. We are committed to faithfully providing exceptional healthcare. The values we hold true are Teamwork, Innovation, Compassion, Integrity, Service, and People-Centered.
This is a PRN (as needed) position working Monday-Friday.
Under the general supervision of Clinic Director, the Clinic Scheduler is responsible for all activities surrounding appointments for clinic patients and assisting with chart review/auditing.
Essential Functions
- Initial contact with the patient and is responsible for providing comprehensive, coordinated and seamless service to the patients.
- Obtains current and accurate demographic and insurance information
- Make patient appointments appropriately according to templates and insurance.
- Validates the status of insurance.
- Make appropriate referrals to assist the uninsured population.
- Performs telephone duties as required and routes calls to appropriate staff. Routes messages appropriately per protocol.
- Maintains overall understanding of clinic functions and escorts patients and public to the proper destination.
- Conducts themselves to provide the best Patient experience possible. Closes patient appointment with short survey of visit.
- Leads daily huddles with providers.
- Completes Chart Audits for scheduled Medicare patients.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED required
- Mandatory Report Training
- Computer skills required
- Insurance Knowledge is preferred
- Healthcare Background preferred
- Exceptional Customer Service skills required.
- Required to complete all annual competency training and maintain license and/or certification.
This is a PRN (as needed) position and is eligible for retirement benefits through a 403b plan.