Medical Scheduler 100% Onsite Annapolis, Maryland $16-18/hr Job Description: + Answers a high volume of incoming incoming calls; assesses callers’ needs and directs to appropriate personnel. Pages clinic personnel as appropriate. Obtains and communicates messages in an accurate and timely manner. + Schedules new patients, patient referrals and returning patients in computer system in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines. For new and or referred patients, sets up in system with appropriate documentation and coding. Cancels/reschedules appointments according to physician schedule changes; notifies appropriate clinic personnel. + Obtains and enters all insurance authorization, and correspondence relating to referrals in patients charts and/or electronic medical records (EMR). + Collects co-pays, deductible and other out of pocket amounts at time of visit. + Maintains primary office scheduling template containing physician meetings, satellite schedule, rounding and call coverage. + Arranges for patients to have financial counseling as needed. + May be schedule some surgical procedures. + May be responsible for follow up on pre-operative tests to ensure patients are cleared for surgical procedures. Schedule: Standard Business Hours - Monday through Friday Additional Skills & Qualifications: + High School Diploma or GED + 6+ months - 3 years of experience working in a medical office setting. + Knowledge of medical terminology and coding is a plus. + Must have excellent communication skills, written, and verbal. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) is required. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.