Centralized Scheduler
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Medical schedulers employed in Louisiana earn a median of $17.75 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
This position is responsible to operate a well-organized, courteous, and efficient centralized scheduling department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Manages a multi-line phone with high volume of incoming calls while maintaining a calm, professional tone.
•Coordinates schedule and insurance verification responsibilities based on patient/physician request, availability of appointment times and required pre-procedure preparation.
•Provides accurate information on patient preparation requirements and any special instructions to assure minimal inconvenience to the patient.
•Procures all necessary information to allow pre-registration of the patient, insurance verification, and pre-authorization for procedures.
•Enters scheduling data and information into the system.
•Manages/coordinates multiple scheduling books accurately with all necessary information.
Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
Experience required: Scheduling, Computer Skills, Phone etiquette
Additional Experience Preferred
- Must have knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to all outpatient procedures and diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Must have effective interpersonal patient contact and outstanding communication skills.
- Must have good computer skills – able to type 50 wpm or more.
- Must have a good working knowledge of hospital scheduling procedures.
- Must have a working knowledge and understanding of coding, insurance verification, and/or pre-authorizations.
- (demonstrated through experience)
Monday- 8am-5pm
Tuesday- 8am-5pm
Wednesday- 8am-5pm
Thursday- 8am-5pm
Friday- 8am-2pm
From Opelousas General Health System's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Opelousas General Health System
Opelousas General Health System is a public hospital with an emergency department in Opelousas, LA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, physicians and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Opelousas General Health System
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