Summary Schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic therapy and other treatments. Ensures that physician orders are received.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Schedules appointments and enters appointment date and time into computerized scheduler or appointment book. Verifies insurance for services that will be provided.
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Records when appointments have been filled or canceled.
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Telephones or writes patients to remind them of appointments.
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Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry, directs caller to appropriate personnel, or initiates a triage slip for response by medical personnel.
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Assists with other medical office needs, when needed, including registering patients and receiving payments for services provided.
Education and/or Experience
One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education and/or Experience
One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
