Central Scheduler - Steward Health Care

The Central Scheduler summary of duties include but are not limited to: coordinating practice inquiries, scheduling appointments, answers telephone, greets patients, and prepares patient charts for new and existing patients, performing patient chart review to include collection of co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles from current or previous visits, accepts and pre-registers patient reservations from physicians offices for outpatient procedures, surgeries, etc., and assists with the insurance verification and treatment authorization processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies potential previous patient history before processing data.
• Prepares charts on new patients, updates charts for existing/returning patients. Pulls charts and review for messages.
• Verifies patient billing information to include: Responsible party, current address, telephone number, insurance carrier, etc. Copies insurance cards completely.
• Files all patient related information accurately and timely.
• Assists patient with authorization to release medical records.
• Collects co-pays, deductibles, co-insurance, etc. or past due balances. Balances cash received at the end of each day and reports as directed. Checks, summarizes, and totals all charge tickets at end of each day. Posts charges and payments on the day of service as time permits. Puts patient sign in sheet and charge tickets into an envelope and takes to Billing/Collections clerk for processing.
• Assists with other clerical functions as needed or requested.
• Answers all phone calls promptly and courteously. Takes messages accurately and completely. Ensures that callers placed on hold are attended to promptly.
• Enters information into computer system using established criteria.
• Initiates appropriate levels of communication with patients and physicians offices to obtain missing details on patient accounts.
• Calls/Faxes designated pre-certification or prior authorization number to obtain authorization for payment of services rendered.
• Initiates phone calls with insurance companies to acquire authorizations.
• Maintains professional and appropriate communication and behavior with patients, co-workers, physicians, and vendors.
• Maintains HIPAA confidentiality at all times.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• One (1) to three (3) years experience as a scheduler in a medical office preferred

Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00