Patient Scheduler - MU DOC Communication Center
MU Health Care, Columbia, MO, United States
Shift
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Department
MU DOC Communication Center
Compensation
Base Pay Range: $16.68- $26.31 per hour, based on experience
Special Pay: Additional $0.50 per hour until 02/28/26
Work Location
Onsite - future opportunity to work remote once trained.
About the Job
MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and proactive individual to join our team as a Patient Access Specialist. The ideal candidate is a natural problem‑solver with exceptional communication skills and a passion for providing outstanding customer service. You will thrive in a fast‑paced environment, working collaboratively with our healthcare team to ensure seamless patient access and satisfaction. Your ability to multitask and maintain a positive attitude under pressure will be key to your success. If you are dedicated, detail‑oriented, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Employee Benefits
Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
Detailed Job Description
Provide patients with information on providers, directions to locations and special instructions. Responsible for multidisciplinary scheduling across multiple service lines. Interview caller to obtain full understanding of information being requested. Maintain strong working relationship with healthcare team by promotion of teamwork and communication center success. Monitor calls and distribute work to team and/or sections for completion of requests
eeds. Responsible for satisfying the customer and maintaining the image of MUHC. Participate in training and observation of new team members. Exhibits proactive problem solving skills, monitor patient access metrics and standards, which includes developing and coordinating resolution to access barriers when necessary. Request, prepare and ensure the completeness of the patient medical record and physician orders. Demonstrate working knowledge of PC word processing, spreadsheets and applications such as IDX/GE, Cerner, etc. appropriately within introductory period. Criteria for position (must meet 4 or 5): 90% work in designated call centers. Cover 5 or more departments 90% of the time. Complete 5,000+ monthly phone volumes. Work on 5 or more clinic location/areas. Must be 6 or more FTE working in the designated call center. May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired. One (1) year of related experience in a medical office, hospital, medical call center, or similar customer service environment. Education may be used in lieu of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Department
MU DOC Communication Center
Compensation
Base Pay Range: $16.68- $26.31 per hour, based on experience
Special Pay: Additional $0.50 per hour until 02/28/26
Work Location
Onsite - future opportunity to work remote once trained.
About the Job
MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and proactive individual to join our team as a Patient Access Specialist. The ideal candidate is a natural problem‑solver with exceptional communication skills and a passion for providing outstanding customer service. You will thrive in a fast‑paced environment, working collaboratively with our healthcare team to ensure seamless patient access and satisfaction. Your ability to multitask and maintain a positive attitude under pressure will be key to your success. If you are dedicated, detail‑oriented, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Employee Benefits
Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
Detailed Job Description
Provide patients with information on providers, directions to locations and special instructions. Responsible for multidisciplinary scheduling across multiple service lines. Interview caller to obtain full understanding of information being requested. Maintain strong working relationship with healthcare team by promotion of teamwork and communication center success. Monitor calls and distribute work to team and/or sections for completion of requests
eeds. Responsible for satisfying the customer and maintaining the image of MUHC. Participate in training and observation of new team members. Exhibits proactive problem solving skills, monitor patient access metrics and standards, which includes developing and coordinating resolution to access barriers when necessary. Request, prepare and ensure the completeness of the patient medical record and physician orders. Demonstrate working knowledge of PC word processing, spreadsheets and applications such as IDX/GE, Cerner, etc. appropriately within introductory period. Criteria for position (must meet 4 or 5): 90% work in designated call centers. Cover 5 or more departments 90% of the time. Complete 5,000+ monthly phone volumes. Work on 5 or more clinic location/areas. Must be 6 or more FTE working in the designated call center. May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired. One (1) year of related experience in a medical office, hospital, medical call center, or similar customer service environment. Education may be used in lieu of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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