Clinical Scheduling Specialist- Colorectal

Job Summary

Contact patients to schedule appointment complete patient questionnaire accurately and maintain timely and accurate documentation in the patient charting system.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct patient calls and send letters to patients (patient outreach) needing primary care services.
• Assist with the scheduling of primary care visits Annual Wellness Visits and Transitional Care Management visits.
• Distribute patient-specific health questionnaires to primary care providers and coordinate with staff to complete the forms.
• Collect completed patient-specific health questionnaires and submit requested information back to payers to support payer risk-adjustment programs.
• Complete post-discharge phone calls each day to recently discharged patients to review for possible home-care challenges and scheduling of a visit with patients primary care provider.
• Perform chart audits and reviews at the request of payers management information services and providers to ensure proper documentation or update payer records.
• Submit electronic health record elements to payers in accordance with information security and technology requirements.
• Assist office clinical staff with proper workflow to ensure accurate documentation to support quality reporting requirements.
• Accurately review and document health care standards and follow written guidance to ensure 100% compliance with regulatory and financial guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of qualified Medical Assistant program CNA or other medical background plus a minimum of five (5) years of work experience.

ExperienceRequirements

• Minimum: Six (6) months or more Medical Experience or physician billing/coding experience in a physician practice setting.
• Preferred: Three (3) or more years of experience with Medical Assistant or other clinical role or physician billing/coding experience previous patient care experience in a physician practice setting. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel data entry and clinical documentation.

License/Certification Requirements

• Minimum: Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Required Experience:

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