Scheduler - Everett, WA

Schedules procedures appropriately. -May interact with various scheduling tools
Fills empty spaces on schedules as cancellations occur from patient waiting list -
Identify scheduling conflicts, notify appropriate people, and rearrange schedules to eliminate conflicts -
Calls patients from specialty referral list to arrange for preventive screenings when applicable
Accurately takes basic historical data and documents to facilitate procedural scheduling and follows protocols and guidelines for appropriate procedure/test
Communicates patients concerns of change in health status to MD or MA staff
Communicates clinical information with other clinic disciplines regarding procedures -

(Anticoagulation clinic, Anesthesia, Hospital, radiology, interpretive services, etc.) -


Assists with patient recalls -
May interact directly with patients, physicians, staff daily to schedule and coordinate rooms, equipment, supplies and procedural/testing schedules as well as coordination of billing for appropriate services
May perform insurance pre-authorization when applicable
May submit charges for services rendered when applicable
Provides established written instructions and instructs patients regarding appropriate procedures on preparations for procedure, medication and dietary restrictions for procedures
Instructs patients to proper location for tests
Asks appropriate questions regarding insurance/referral needs
Reviews paperwork from primary care office to assure patient is appropriately referred for screening or other procedure
Reviews medical history with patient before scheduling procedures
Determines from basic history information per protocol whether patient may go directly to procedure or will need office consult first
Following written parameters, instructs patients on how to alter medications (insulin, Coumadin, etc.) in preparation for procedure
Arranges for and verifies interpretive services are available for procedures
Check voicemail often throughout the day -
Answer phone calls as they come into the department -
Prioritize phone calls and voicemail -
Communicates with clinical staff regarding urgent phone calls. Gather pertinent information for taking clear, complete telephone encounters (TEs) according to standard work (SW) and direct patient calls to clinical staff according to clinic policy -
Perform patient interviews over the phone for those patients scheduling by phone to make sure they are scheduling at the appropriate facility, and appropriate procedure

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? - - Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. -Some of our offerings include:

Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
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You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications: -

High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
1+ years of customer service experience
1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications: -

CPR certification
2+ years of experience scheduling in a clinic or medical setting
Experience or knowledge of insurance/referral authorization and scheduling procedures
Experience with computer operations including Epic and PHS scheduling programs

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The salary range for this role is $16.88 -to $33.22 -per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. -
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At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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UnitedHealth Group -is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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