What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler position at Orhopedic Centers of Colorado?
Description
SCHEDULER POSITION OVERVIEW :
Schedules patient appointments for visits, diagnostic tests, referrals and / or consults, and any surgical procedures. Will be responsible for obtaining referral and / or insurance authorization / pre-certification approvals from health plan or primary care physician office. Documents patient calls via electronic medical record phone notes. Financial responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following : verifying guarantor information and collection of any monies due at the time of service. Provides efficient flow of clinical information via paper and electronic medical records. Works closely with patients, providers, and hospital facilities.
SCHEDULER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Contact insurance carriers to verify patient's insurance eligibility, benefits and requirements.
- Request, track and obtain pre-authorization from insurance carriers within time allotted for medical services.
- Request, follow up and secure prior authorizations prior to services being performed.
- Schedule patients for surgery, completing appropriate facility paperwork.
- Schedule patients for any required diagnostic tests prior to surgery (for example MRI, CT).
- Review patient medications and health history to determine pre-admission testing.
- Schedule appropriate medical and other clearances.
- Schedule patient for follow-up appointments and tests.
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of medical terminology, high proficiency of general medical office procedures including HIPAA regulations.
- Communicate any insurance changes or trends among team.
- Maintains a level of productivity suitable for the department.
- Clearly document all communications and contacts with providers and personnel in standardized documentation requirements, including proper format.
- Escort patients to rooms, obtain vitals, perform check-in and check-out duties
- Other duties as assigned.
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Salary Description Starting pay $21.00 / hr
Salary : $21
