Procedure Scheduler DHI
Job Location:
Norwalk, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Summary:
This position manages the scheduling and rescheduling of intricate clinical and highly profitable procedures which equate to over 20000 endoscopy cases per year for team.ï½Performs functions of the MPPRs and Procedure scheduling by providing advanced level clerical and administrative support and coordinates the patient care activities for physician practice operations. Schedules and manages office appointments ancillary appointments and post procedure follow upsï½as well as manages the approval process for self- pay patients.ï½ Prepares cases for the financial clearance process by ensuring proper scheduling based upon previous procedure clinical findings.ï½ Prevents incorrect scheduling and manages reschedules both of which impact the organization financially by preventing the loss of cases. Reports into the Practice Manager.
Responsibilities:
1. Coordinates and schedules appointments and notifies authorization teams for testing referrals Endo procedures.
2. Responsibility to direct schedule endoscopy cases into the electronic scheduling systems for Nuvance Health hospitals Nuvance Health Medical Practice as well as multiple ambulatory surgery centers.
3. Completes ongoing training to develop proficiency and maintain access to additional external scheduling systems required to direct schedule procedures.
4. Has full accountability for the accuracy of facility and professional schedules. Audits both facility and professional scheduling templates for accuracy.
5. Requires knowledge of and demonstrates proficiency in the intricacies of ASC coding and billing including a thorough understanding of differences in place of service and the different contracted insurance payors for ASCs.
6. Reconciles money and financial reports for daily office deposit.
7. Coordinates and maintains physician schedules including meetings teaching inpatient rounding
8. Completes audits and assists with tracking and reporting of information as needed.
9. Schedules (and re-schedules as needed) high-end procedures.
10. Manages monthly/yearly schedules as related to Hospital block times and OR coordination.
11. Daily contact with Financial Clearance Department to assist patients with prior authorizations self-pay packages and payments options.ï½ Works with Financial Clearance Department and patients to ensure financial clearance and reimbursement.
12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
13. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
14. Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
15. Performs other duties as required.
Required:High School Diploma/GED MS Outlook Excel data entry excellent communication (verbal and written) Medical office experience.
Minimum Experience: three years
Desired: Medical procedure scheduling.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT
Org Unit: 572
Department: NW Gastroenterology
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $19.54 - $37.94 Hourly
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