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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Administrative Asst III in Kerrville, Texas

Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.The Medical Clinic Scheduler works under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, with moderate latitude for the use initiative and of independent judgment. Coordinates and schedules all outside medical appointments or treatments. Maintains and/or creates tracking systems to track consents, surgery approvals, appointment requests, records requests, records receipt, and follow-up visits. Coordinates with medical staff providers to ensure orders are entered in CWS (the electronic medical record), including special instructions for appointments, and notifies individualand#146;s unit of the special instructions. Communicates appointment information with various departments to ensure staffing and transportation needs are met. Assembles information for the scheduling and trip packets. Processes return packets from outside providers and follows up as needed. Processes and tracks information for surgery approvals prior to procedure, including obtaining cost from the surgeon and surgical facility. Maintains a current provider list of physicians accepting patients, to include information necessary to request an appointment, obtain medical records and consents, and documentation of the providerand#146;s contracting status. On a limited basis, locates new providers willing to treat hospital patients. Trains and monitors support staff designated as back-up to the Scheduler, including the development of training materials, and reporting any issues to the staff supervisor. Responds to all inquiries about appointments, consults, consents, or any other requested information in a courteous and timely manner. Acts as support and cross-trains for other duties as needed or directed by the Schedulerand#146;s supervisor. Must understand that duties, location of work, and shift pattern are subject to change as determined by the administration to meet the needs of the hospital. Must understand that the duties may include exposure to blood and other potential infectious material.Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Coordinates and schedules all appointments with outside medical offices and hospitals. Compiles the initial scheduling request packets with appropriate medical data, patient demographics, insurance or billing information, consents to treat, and orders. Reviews all return paperwork for follow-up v https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=588750 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.

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