Radiology Scheduling Coordinator - Myrtle Beach, United States - Centauri Health Solutions, Inc

    Centauri Health Solutions, Inc
    Centauri Health Solutions, Inc Myrtle Beach, United States

    1 week ago

    Default job background
    Description

    Role Summary:

    This position is responsible for accurately performing the Schedule+ functions for physicians and patients, including but not limited to insurance verification and pre-certification for all scheduled services at an HCA Facility. Makes and receives phone calls with intent of scheduling services at an HCA facility. This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality customer service to patients, physicians, co-workers and the general public.

    Role Responsibilities:

    Insurance Authorization/Verification

  • Thoroughly completes the insurance verification process to ensure the accuracy of insurance information.
  • Obtains insurance authorizations, referral, and treatment consults as needed for all scheduled patients prior to receiving services.
  • Coordinates peer-to-peer reviews as needed between the physician and the insurance company.
  • Obtains benefit coverage from insurance companies and accurately enters information into the appropriate computer system.
  • Obtains diagnosis information and/or CPT code from the physician/office or the outpatient department, as necessary for completing the insurance authorization process.
  • Maintains proficiency in the various systems utilized during insurance verification and authorization process including various on-line payor eligibility programs.
  • Monitors appropriate work lists to ensure timely insurance verification processing.
  • Maintains documentation necessary for compliance with state, federal, and other regulatory agency requirements.
  • Maintains proficiency in the various systems utilized during insurance verification and authorization process including various on-line payor eligibility programs.
  • Scheduling

  • Makes outbound and receives inbound calls to schedule patients for imaging services at an HCA facility.
  • Schedules and documents notes in hospital and Centauri's operating system
  • Provide patient prep instructions for the services scheduled
  • Works with hospital staff to ensure patients are scheduled timely, appropriately and receive the upmost customer service
  • Clerical

  • Monitors and manages the e-mail inbox or fax machine for assigned practices throughout the day.
  • Works any requests e-mailed or faxes received
  • Checks and responds to voicemails
  • Creates, maintains and monitors log of patients and procedures scheduled for assigned physician practices.
  • Monitors appropriate work lists to ensure timely insurance verification processing.
  • Additional Responsibilities:

  • Effectively communicates operational activities and issues with co-workers, Supervisor, and Manager.
  • Interfaces courteously and effectively with internal and external customers. Must consistently present a positive departmental and organizational image, as well as commitment to departmental goals, objectives, standards, policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates proficiency within assigned area of responsibility and a general understanding of the entire Patient Access process.
  • Identifies and recommends process improvements for the Schedule+ Program.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Patient Access Management Team.
  • Role Requirements:

  • Excellent customer service or client relations experience; office or hospital environment
  • High volume call center experience preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent GED required
  • Associates degree in a related field or a minimum of two years in patient scheduling, registration and/or healthcare billing
  • Strong Literacy (grammar, spelling, math)
  • Strong Microsoft Products, word, excel, outlook, windows