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Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Obtains patient demographic information and schedules tests as ordered. Ensures proper sequence of multiple studies for efficiency and optimum test results. Routes scheduling information to appropriate departments and provides customer with pre-procedure instructions and/or education.
• Monitors appropriate outstanding order reports or work queues in accordance with the pre-access process. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of demographic and insurance information. Reviews data and makes appropriate changes when needed.
• Places clinical documentation submitted with the order into the patient chart to assist with securing insurance authorizations when required. Maintains documentation necessary for compliance with state, federal, and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Understands the workflow of the entire patient access process and works with the team to ensure efficient management of incoming call volumes and appointment requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Scheduling Representative:

• Collaborates with Information Systems in testing of upgrades, new applications, and monitoring of added scheduling service lines and/or insurance payor vendors. Incorporates a root cause analysis approach to identify underlying issues.
• Confirms staff access to software applications, websites, insurance databases, and any additional resources to perform daily work assignments. Maintains proficiency within applications to ensure ongoing efficiencies and cost saving initiatives.
• Audits, reviews, and researches training opportunities for departmental staff to include: On-going training, practicing scheduling and insurance verification of complicated or new services in a test environment, creation of tip sheets, providing discussion/presentation on work related subject matters for staff education.
• Provides mentoring and coaching when needed to maintain positive morale and teamwork.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Patient scheduling, registration, call center, or healthcare billing experience required.
• Experience in date entry, customer service, collections and medical terminology preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills required.

Additional Requirements for Senior Scheduling Representative:

• Three years scheduling representative experience required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years healthcare related experience required.
• AAHAM Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS) or related industry certification preferred.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.