# Central Scheduler

Overview The Central Scheduler accepts and processes requests to schedule outpatient tests/procedures using EPIC Cadence Scheduling system. Strives to obtain patient pre-registration data during scheduling process and performs patient pre-registration in the Hospital Information System (EPIC). In addition to facilitating a coordinated patient and service department schedule, the scheduler answers patient questions regarding their test(s) and/or procedure(s). Works extended hours as required to complete job functions within established standards. Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*Essential Functions) Scheduling patients via telephone or faxed scripts and patient registrations. Obtains authorizations and referrals. Verifying insurance and demographic information. Confirms patient appointments and prep instructions. Assures pre-certifications, authorizations and/or referrals are obtained prior to service. Qualifications JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Minimum Requirements) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Schedules patients according to departmental guidelines Adheres to Red Flag Rule when registering patients. Assures pre-certifications, authorizations and/or referrals are

- **Id**: 3854816
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/the-methodist-hospitals-central-scheduler>
- **Role**: Operations
- **Role family**: Operations
- **Seniority**: junior
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: Merrillville, United States
- **Countries**: US
- **Hiring countries total**: 0
- **Experience years min**: 1
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
- **Has equity**: no
- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-06T05:43:22Z
- **Employer posted date**: 2026-11-06
- **Last verified at**: 2026-11-11T04:56:30Z
- **Board verified**: yes
- **Days open**: 5
- **Description format**: text
- **Description chars**: 3130
- **Description truncated**: no
- **Relocation offered**: no
- **Industries**: Hospitals & Health Systems

## Company

- **Id**: 723179
- **Name**: The Methodist Hospitals
- **Domain**: methodisthospitals.org
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/company/the-methodist-hospitals>
- **Size band**: 501-1000
- **Is staffing agency**: no
- **Employer type**: direct
- **Is intermediary**: no
- **Ats vendor**: iCIMS

## Technologies

- **HIPAA** — Optional: no

## Trust

- **Level**: ok
- **Days open**: 5

## Requirements

- **Experience years min**: 1
- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

### Education

- **Level**: high_school
- **Optional**: no

## Lifecycle

- Event: open; At: 2026-11-06T05:43:22Z

## Visa

- Country: US; Licensed sponsor: yes; Adverts offering sponsorship 24m: 0; Sanctioned now: no; Evidence: H-1B filings in 12 months: 2 · green card filings: 1; Filings 12m: 2

## Liveness

- **Score**: 86
- **Band**: hot
- **Label**: Hiring now
- **P open**: 1
- **P active**: 0.86
- **P room**: 1
- **Age days**: 5
- **Expected fill days**: 19
- **Reasons**: conf:0, win:early, comp:junior
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-11T05:49:22Z

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