Scheduler (103468)

## Description
**SECTION 1: Job Summary (Summary of the basic functions of the position)**
Schedules appointments and performs various clerical duties to assist patients and clinical staff in

providing patient care by performing the following duties

**SECTION 2: Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions)**

• Schedules all appointments for providers in computer, except patients for patients needing procedural appointments (i.e., Mohs, excisions, cryotherapy, laser)
• Verifies all pertinent patient demographic information in computer system, including insurance information.
• Confirms patients’ appointment and answers incoming questions about appointments.
• Instructs patients in locations and directions.
• Enters appropriate data into computer and retrieves data.
• Answers telephone, and directs patients, salespeople, and visitors to the correct telephone extension, takes messages as needed
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.

## Qualifications
**SECTION 3: Experience Requirements**

• Minimum one year of work experience in a medical office, or three to six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

**SECTION 4: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements**

• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function
• Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations
• Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and team mate support needs
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving
• Basic to intermediate computer operation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines

**SECTION 5: Supervisory Responsibilities:**

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.