Patient Scheduler
Company: Healthier Mississippi People
Location: Sharon
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary: To facilitate provider schedules to maximize
customer service, patient access, provider productivity, and
business operations. To complete the pre-registration process
including using practice management software to capture accurate
demographics. To make referrals for financial counseling and/or
physician referrals/authorizations/certifications. Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of office procedures. Verbal and
written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Skill in the
use of computers and relevant software applications. Ability to
work in a team environment. Responsibilities: Maintains current and
up-to-date knowledge of patient scheduling software, ARG's
(appointment request guidelines) for the providers they schedule
for, and standard operating procedures for pre-registration and
scheduling of patient appointments. Pre-registers all new patients
scheduling appointments with 95% accuracy. Obtains demographic data
for the referring physician when patient is scheduled, including
reason for visit, and documents reason. Verifies patient's
insurance either electronically or by phone to ensure that
insurance is active and to communicate to the patient what they
will pay at time of service. Completes data entry of
pre-registration notes into the scheduling system. Utilizes access
resource guidelines/scheduling protocols to determine need for
financial counseling. The duties listed are general in nature and
are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are
not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management
retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and
Environmental Demands: Requires occasional working hours
significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional work
produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality,
occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10
pounds, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping,
occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching,
constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and
occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to
50%, constant-51% or more) Requirements Education & Experience:
High School Diploma/GED Certifications, Licenses or Registration
Required: NA
Keywords: Healthier Mississippi People, Hattiesburg , Patient Scheduler, Administration, Clerical , Sharon, Mississippi
