Entry-Level Medical Scheduling Representative

Overview

HealthDrive is seeking an enthusiastic entry-level, full-time Medical Scheduler to join our team! The Scheduler is responsible for the timely scheduling of patient appointments.

This individual must have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

The Scheduler must be a creative problem solver and develop ethical, professional solutions for finding information and developing effective communication strategies and relationships.

We are conveniently located off Route 9 in Framingham, Massachusetts, close to routes 90 and 495 in a spacious modern office with a workout center available right in the building!

What's in it for you : PPO Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) + Company match, Paid Time Off, hybrid schedule opportunity, monthly meal program, Verizon Wireless, Dell, and other employee discounts, profit sharing, and employee referral bonuses.

HealthDrive delivers on-site dentistry, optometry, podiatry, audiology, behavioral health, and primary care services to residents in long-term care, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Each specialty offered by HealthDrive is one that directly impacts the quality of daily life for the deserving residents we serve.

HealthDrive connects patients in need of vital healthcare to doctors committed to dignity and excellence.

HealthDrive is a place where everyone can grow and training is provided. Join our diverse team today!

Responsibilities

• Proactively schedule patient visits for clinical care, fittings, and / or dispensing of DME items
• Set patient visits within timeframes as established by HealthDrive management
• Maintain HealthDrive Provider profiles to include : Dates available for work, requested PTOFlexibilityDemographic informationGeographic availability
• Identify gaps between Provider availability and patient needs, work with Manager for staffing solutions
• Maximize provider days by practice
• Review patient enrollment for assigned facilities, evaluate opportunities for growth, work with facilities and external sales team(s) to facilitate
• Monitor pipeline for DME items in assigned facilities, work with regional documentation specialists to minimize time to dispense
• Work with facilities to ensure HealthDrive Provider has appropriate work space for exams
• Maintain facility profiles to include, but not limited to : Preferred dates for schedulingUpdated contact informationPreferred communication style of facility (fax, email, phone)Facility trends
• Communicate scheduling information, answer questions, provide internal support for HealthDrive Providers as appropriate
• Coordinate and provide facility data to Sales team for all contract cancellations upon notification of cancellation
• Facilitate same day care, coordinating with appropriate departments, individuals and Providers as appropriate
• Update Managers / Supervisors with feedback from customers to improve services or provide recognition of staff members
• Other duties and tasks may be assigned as appropriate or necessary

Qualifications

The Scheduler must be highly organized, have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be comfortable and effective working with both custom and off the shelf computer applications.

This individual should be self-motivated and have the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. Previous medical or dental office experience is a bonus.

To qualify for this role, the individual must have a minimum of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

Must be able to sit for long periods of time, lift up to 10 lbs occasionally in an office setting, and be comfortable using standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, phones, fax machines, etc.