We are seeking a Centralized Scheduler, also referred to as a Hospital Admitting Clerk or Admitting Scheduler, in our Admitting/Registration Department. As a Centralized Scheduler, you routinely schedule tests/procedures for all patients where services occur as a scheduled event. This may include coordinating patient appointments, admissions, and registration processes to ensure efficient and accurate access to care.

Shift’s Available:  Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Schedule patient appointments, clinic visits such as surgery, G.I. Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Nutritional Services, Infusion units or any other location where scheduling of a test or procedure may occur
• Greet and register patients upon arrival, collect and verify personal, medical, and insurance information for accurate hospital records, and obtain necessary signatures on consent forms, privacy notices, and billing authorizations
• Ensure that accurate, complete and thorough patient demographics are entered into the computer system, including insurance and authorizations, if applicable
• Notify departments as necessary of various services that may require, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries
• Prepare and distribute the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

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