Job Description
Your experience matters
Raleigh General Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As the Scheduler joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. The Scheduler plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of cardiovascular care by coordinating patient appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures while ensuring timely insurance verification and authorization. This position serves as a central liaison between patients, providers, and clinical teams, promoting efficient operations and an exceptional patient experience throughout the continuum of care. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
At Raleigh General Cardiac and Vascular Center, people are our passion and purpose. As a department of Raleigh General Hospital, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered cardiovascular care to the communities we serve. Our experienced team of cardiologists, vascular specialists, nurses, and support staff work together to provide comprehensive cardiac services focused on prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
How you’ll contribute
A Scheduler who excels in this role will:
Coordinate patient scheduling for testing, procedures, consultations, and admissions, ensuring alignment with provider availability, facility capacity, and clinical priorities.
Verify and obtain insurance authorizations and pre-certifications, accurately documenting approval details within scheduling and registration systems.
Collect and maintain accurate patient demographic, insurance, and referral information to support efficient registration, billing, and continuity of care.
Serve as a primary point of contact for incoming calls, providing professional assistance to patients, providers, and internal staff while addressing scheduling inquiries and concerns.
Communicate appointment details, preparation instructions, and procedural requirements to patients and physician offices to ensure readiness for services.
Maintain accurate records within electronic health record (EHR) and scheduling systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to coordinate urgent appointments, resolve scheduling conflicts, and promote efficient patient flow.
Schedule: Full time, Days
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
- High school diploma or equivalent required; three years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Prior scheduling experience in a healthcare environment strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance verification, and billing processes preferred.
- Strong computer proficiency, including experience with scheduling or electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
More about Raleigh General Hospital
Raleigh General Hospital cares for nearly 13,000 patients each year and treats more than 50,000 patients in its emergency room. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, the nationally recognized accrediting agency for healthcare facilities. Raleigh General Hospital also offers instructional programs for nursing students as well as numerous allied health student extern programs.
EEOC Statement
“Raleigh General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Raleigh General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”