Lead Scheduler Weekdays - Le Bonheur Peds - Jackson, TN

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The Lead Scheduler monitors and directs the activities of Schedulers and collects and records patients' demographic and financial information as it is related to hospital admissions, patient scheduling or other scheduling activities. Works with patients, visitors, and physicians' offices to resolve issues and answers questions. May serve as training resource for activities related to hospital admissions, patient scheduling or registration. Serves as resource to Schedulers and operates in supervisory role in the absence of Scheduling leadership team.

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

The Lead Scheduler monitors and directs the activities of Schedulers and collects and records patients' demographic and financial information as it is related to hospital admissions, patient scheduling or other scheduling activities. Works with patients, visitors, and physicians' offices to resolve issues and answers questions. May serve as training resource for activities related to hospital admissions, patient scheduling or registration. Serves as resource to Schedulers and operates in supervisory role in the absence of Scheduling leadership team.

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

The Lead Scheduler monitors and directs the activities of Schedulers and collects and records patients' demographic and financial information as it is related to hospital admissions, patient scheduling or other scheduling activities. Works with patients, visitors, and physicians' offices to resolve issues and answers questions. May serve as training resource for activities related to hospital admissions, patient scheduling or registration. Serves as resource to Schedulers and operates in supervisory role in the absence of Scheduling leadership team.

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Leads and guides the Schedulers by coordinating their daily activities and monitoring work load ensuring the delivery of a high quality, responsive and efficient service. Answers questions, resolves issues and problems, conducts training, prepares and coordinates work schedules, and mentors for Schedulers. Participates in interviewing applicants and provides input into Associate evaluations and corrective actions.

Schedules all patient care procedures accurately as to the type of procedure, exam, area or physician referral, lab location, and time of procedure; balances exams with patient/customer time request and provider availability. Reschedules exams at patients' or departments' requests.

Interviews patient or physician's office staff to obtain medical history and patient demographic information and documents information.

As initial patient liaison, coordinates all patient care procedures via telephone communications and direct patient contact for hospital-based exams and procedures.

Reviews and maintains patient care information. Enters patient data into computer to create records used for the collection of their accounts.

Maintains accurate patient care follow-up appointment database and distributes appointment card reminders in a timely manner.

Completes patients' medical and/or insurance file from initial interview and distributes files as specified in departmental policies and procedures. Accurately and thoroughly documents all…