Description:
Patient Service
+ Schedule and register patient appointments and/or provide information for other requests (e.g., addresses/directions, phone numbers, hours of operations, other departments, such as billing, etc.). Process all phone, fax, email, and other communication channel requests with an emphasis on efficiency and accuracy.
+ As appropriate, assist new members with introduction to and explanation of available services, processes and availability of providers.
+ Update patients of the status of their referral or authorizations.
+ Answers, screens, and processes a high volume of incoming calls in a professional manner. Directs patient access to the practice by scheduling and canceling patient appointments for a multiple providers.
+ Utilizes and adheres to a phone script, clinical decision trees and scheduling criteria following department guidelines.
+ Uses independent knowledge within scope of knowledge and training to determine the type of appointment needed and urgency to schedule the patient to the appropriate provider or route the call to the appropriate resource.
+ Communicates, to patients and internal and external ordering physicians' offices, complex exam preparations instructions including, but not limited to, pre-procedure laboratory test requirements and other necessary preparations instructions.
+ Sends out accurate and complete communication to physicians or other healthcare providers.
Skills:
Patient access, Patient registration, Health care, Data entry, Insurance, Prior Authorization, Insurance verification, Medical terminology, Epic, Cerner, athena health athena collector, Patient scheduling, pharmacy technician certification, Call center, Sales support, Medical, Microsoft office, Medical record, Medical Claims, Health Insurance, Administrative support
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Experience in a patient-focused
1 year healthcare environment Medical Assistant Diploma or Cert Preferred
Certified Nurse Assistant Diploma or Cert Preferred
Utilizes supplies appropriately and participates in recycle and re-use programs
Discharges and transfers patients timely
Follows safety policies for self and patients
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
