What are the responsibilities and job description for the AAC I - Scheduling position at South Shore Health?
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Requisition Number
R-18849
Facility
LOC0027 - 141 Longwater Norwell141 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061
Department Name
SMC Central Scheduling
Status
Part time
Budgeted Hours
0
Shift
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Will serve as primary point of contact for all inbound calls to South Shore Medical Center’s Centralized Contact Center. Will be responsible to perform a wide variety of functions including scheduling of patient appointments, collecting demographic information, verifying insurance information processing patient requests including prescription refills, distributing/responding to inquiries received via website and fax; and additional functions as directed.
Essential Functions
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent-Required
Two (2) years of college preferred
Minimum Work Experience
1 Year medical office experience Required
Epic Experience Preferred
Required additional Knowledge and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of various software applications
Knowledge of various insurance requirements
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks
Detail oriented with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Must demonstrate computer proficiency through efficient use of the electronic medical record, patient registration/billing system, email, SSMC intranet & other computer software as required
Per Diem
Responsibilities If Required
Education if Required:
Requisition Number
R-18849
Facility
LOC0027 - 141 Longwater Norwell141 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061
Department Name
SMC Central Scheduling
Status
Part time
Budgeted Hours
0
Shift
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Will serve as primary point of contact for all inbound calls to South Shore Medical Center’s Centralized Contact Center. Will be responsible to perform a wide variety of functions including scheduling of patient appointments, collecting demographic information, verifying insurance information processing patient requests including prescription refills, distributing/responding to inquiries received via website and fax; and additional functions as directed.
Essential Functions
- Schedule patient appointments following provider template for assigned department(s); recite all appointment information back to patient including: appoint duration, date, time provider and location.
- Maintains consistent compliance with quality standards
- Work collaboratively with administrative and clinical staff of assigned department(s)
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge-base of scheduling rules for assigned department(s)
- Register new patients; verify personal and insurance information; update as required
- Assist with rescheduling patient appointments at the direction of the department Manager
- Answer calls in a timely, courteous and helpful manner; end calls with standard closing question. (May I help you with anything else?)
- May be required to learn and perform all operator functions to provide support as needed or assigned
- Assists with the training of new employees upon request
- Maintain effective level of productivity at all times
- Willingly accept special assignments
- Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner
- Have knowledge of and adhere to the SSMC Mission Statement and all SSMC policies and procedures
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent-Required
Two (2) years of college preferred
Minimum Work Experience
1 Year medical office experience Required
Epic Experience Preferred
Required additional Knowledge and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of various software applications
Knowledge of various insurance requirements
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks
Detail oriented with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Must demonstrate computer proficiency through efficient use of the electronic medical record, patient registration/billing system, email, SSMC intranet & other computer software as required
Per Diem
Responsibilities If Required
Education if Required:
