S-1393-9

Job Title: Scheduling Clerk -- OMJST

NO NIGHTS NO WEEKENDS NO HOLIDAYS

Worksite Location: Canton, Ohio 44707

Number of Openings: 1

APPLY DIRECT to Lifecare Family Health & Dental:

Email: hr@lifecarefhdc.org

Please mention OhioMeansJobs Stark or Tuscarawas when applying to this employer.

Attendance at HIPAA and compliance educational programs is a requirement of employment.

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SUMMARY:

The scheduler is responsible for scheduling and maintaining schedules for all medical and dental office visits.  The scheduler will also coordinate provider schedules with the Clinical Supervisor. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedules medical, dental and behavioral health patient appointments as assigned. Gives a clinical summary to all Medical and BH patients at exit scheduling.
• Assists in registering patients when needed.
• Coordinates daily provider schedules with Clinical Coordinator.
• Verifies all patient information including personal and financial and assigns eligibility level
• Accurately enters required patient information into the computer.
• Assists patients with completing information forms, as needed.
• Accurately documents in patient medical/dental records.
• Operates standard office machines and equipment.
• Cross-trains in other areas of office procedures.
• Makes confirmation calls to patients for appointments. Reminds patient of any information that they need to bring with them to their appointment (Co-pay, current medications, etc.). Check bump list for any appointments that may need to be rescheduled.
• Participates in and serves on committees as assigned.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school diploma or GED certificate, required.
2. Associate Degree in Medical/Dental Office Management or Medical Assisting, preferred.
3. Experience may be substituted for Degree.
4. Must have BLS within 90 days of employment

5. Must have vehicle insurance

    

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time.  Ability to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with persons from a wide diversity of social, ethnic and economic backgrounds is necessary.
• Mid- level / advanced computer skills
• The ability to distinguish letters and symbols as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals, fax machines, and copiers is required.

Driver's License Requirement(s): Must have Valid Driver's License

Available Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• 401K
• Retirement Plan other than 401K

Pre-employment Testing:

• Criminal Background Check
• Driving Record Check
• Drug Testing
• Reference Check

Wage: $14.25/hour

OMJ Staff Contact: RC3