From August 19 through November 8, the Ortho Walk-In Clinic will see patients by appointment only. Questions? Please call 814-467-3628.
This position is responsible for scheduling out-patients for various departments throughout the facility. The scheduler will follow very specific protocols in scheduling patients including, but not limited to, reviewing physician orders for diagnosis, signature and scheduling instructions, verification of insurance, prior authorization requirements and medical necessity review. The scheduler utilizes customer service skills to assure that patients have all the information they need so that they arrive on time and prepared and all of the information required to bill properly for its services. Graduation from high school or equivalent is required. Completion of a medical terminology course within six months of employment as a scheduler. Two year’s experience in patient scheduling or closely related field. Hospital patient registration or physician office scheduling/patient registration experience preferred. Experience in customer service is desirable.