What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Office Scheduler I position at The Center for Orthopedic and Research E?
Job Description
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :
Maintain coverage of the phones between the hours of 8 : 00 am and 5 : 00 pm
- Answer incoming calls within 1 to 2 rings 95% of the time
- Establish and maintain demographics and insurance information
- Verify insurance eligibility
- Initiate authorization / referral with primary care physician
- Complete system documentation as it pertains to meaningful use
- Schedule mutually acceptable appointment times for patients and physicians
- Complete all “tasks” and orders in a timely manner
- Facilitate timely receipt and dispatch of medical records
- Demonstrate courteous and helpfulness toward patients and their families
- Display flexibility in work schedule dependent on clinic needs
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education : High school diploma or equivalent
Certification / Licensure : Not required
Skills :
Physical Requirements :
Requires occasional lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting.
