Scheduler: Patient Scheduling Services
Location: Seattle Washington
Description: Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is employing Scheduler: Patient Scheduling Services right now, this vacancy will be placed in Washington. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Join our award-winning team at UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center. We're proud of the acclaim we've received for our excellence! in patient care and safety. Among the local, regional and national recognition we've received are:
The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award
The Emergency Medicine Excellence Award
This is the second consecutive year Northwest Hospital has achieved both the Spine Surgery Excellence Award and a ranking among the top 10 percent in the nation for spine surgery.
The Stroke Care Excellence Award
Winner of the Health Grades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety for the last three years in a row, we’re also one of the safest places to get care â€" among the top 5% in the country.
UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is a full-service, non-profit community hospital, offering comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeut! ic services. With 281 beds, more than 1900 employees and a wor! ld-class medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus just north of Seattle.
Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
As a UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
We’re interested in learning more about you and appreciate your taking the time to apply online. UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is committed to employing a diverse workforce. EOE
UW Medicine â€" Northwest Hospital and Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, physic! al or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY
Receives orders, verifies enough information to schedule exams, checks for insurance eligibility and may request insurance authorization. The use of multiple software programs is required to facilitate the orders. Excellent communication skills are required for this position. A scheduler may be on the telephone many hours of the day.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Education Background
High school diploma or GED required.
Some college course work preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification None required
Special Training/Skills
Knowledge of Medical Terminology and anatomy preferred.
Able to work in a high volume, fast paced work environment and perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
Good ! communication, organization, customer service, and public relations ski! lls.
Typing : 25 wpm with accuracy required, verified via pre-employment testing.
Other computer skills : Data entry skills required.
Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.
Work Experience
Requires at least two years of relevant clerical or customer service experience (preferably in a hospital or clinic setting).
Prefer 1 year scheduling experience.
Physical Abilities
Must be able to move freely about the department and hospital.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Northwest Hospital & Medical Center.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:47:55 GMT