Scheduler-Associate (UTHP Psychiatry UTHSCSA)

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, responsible for providing all elements of scheduling and registration support to a clinic.

Job Duties:

• Provides telephonic support to the clinic; schedules appointments, documents patient messages, maintains physician schedule/template, enters referrals, informs patients of financial obligations such as copay/balances, and coordinates interpreter services.
• Verifies and/or creates all elements of registration and insurance information for established or new patients at each point of patient contact, updating when necessary.
• Streamlines the message management process by documenting requests in the system; gathers all information appropriately and prioritizes messages based on urgency.
• Assists patients with any questions or concerns; attempts to resolve all patient issues or concerns prior to them becoming patient complaints; if unable to fully respond to patient, contacts someone to assist patients.
• Provides backup support/coverage to front desk; may be assigned to log into call center (ACD) when specific clinics are short staffed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or GED is required

Experience:

One (1) year related experience is required. Clinical experience is preferred.

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

None.

Supervisory Requirements:

• None