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Naphcare, Inc.
Medical Scheduler
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A Scheduler or Operations Coordinator provides scheduling and logistical support for an office, company or organization. May specialize in scheduling required for production or for administrative work.
$53,269 / year median in Alabama
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Overview NaphCare is hiring a Medical Scheduler to join our team of medical professionals in the Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore, AL. As a Correctional Medical Scheduler , you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals who provide care to the individuals in residence, to schedule off-site appointments. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients. Responsibilities The Medical Scheduler is responsible for managing and coordinating healthcare appointments for the facility. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to: Scheduling various medical appointments, including on-site clinic visits and off-site specialist appointments, as recommended by medical staff Maintaining accurate and confidential medical records, including entering consultation requests into the system and managing patient information Arranging transportation for inmates to and from appointments, ensuring timely and secure transfers Effectively communicating with healthcare staff, patients, and other relevant parties regarding appointments, scheduling changes, and other medical information Adhering to all relevant security protocols, confidentiality standards, and HIPAA regulations Utilizing computer systems for scheduling, data entry, and report generation, often handling large volumes of data Additional duties and specific projects as assigned Qualifications Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Prior training in a medical office setting scheduling medical appointments and working with medical records preferred A working knowledge of medical terminology and various types of medical specialties Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills, adaptable to environments where conditions may not be pristine, and manage and maintain in stressful situations Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening Why Join NaphCare? NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company. NaphCare Benefits for