Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Providence Medical Center, located near I-435 and Parallel Pkwy in Kansas City, Kansas, offers an extensive array of diagnostic and medical care. Key services include nationally recognized cardiovascular care, critical care, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonary services, 24/7 emergency services and wound care center. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Prime Healthcare.  For more information visit www.providencekc.com or call 913-596-4000.

The centralized scheduler is directly accountable to the Admitting Leadership the Centralized Scheduler routinely schedules tests/procedurecases for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event.This may include, but is not limited to; Clinic visits, Surgery, G.I. Lab, CardiacCath Lab, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Nutritional Services, Infusion units or any other location where scheduling of a test or proceduremay occur. Coordinates with departments as necessary. Ensures that accurate, complete and thorough patient demographics are enteredinto the computer system, including insurance and authorizations if applicable. Notifies departments as necessary of various services thatmay require, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries. Prepares and distributes the surgicalschedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel.

Education and Work Experience

1. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).
2. Knowledge of multiple insurance authorization requirements.
3. 1-2 year previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.
4. Knowledge of medical terminology.
5. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
6. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
7. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Customer Services experience required.
9. Strong clerical and computer skills.