Central Scheduler

TEKsystems•West Palm Beach, FL

3d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Centralized Scheduling Department - ER Assumes responsibility and accountability for greeting collecting and processing all incoming patient information to gather the necessary demographic requirements in accordance with all regulations and hospital policies to provide care for the patients, procure reimbursement verification from third parties, and maintain records appropriately. Interacts with hospital administration, ancillary department directors and physicians/physician’s office staff to provide appropriate services to patients, families and other hospital departments. Has a willingness to be cross-trained and will float to other areas or departments if the need arises. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Assigns temporary identification of patient (ED only), completes full registration upon patient arrival to the ED.

Requirements

Patient Access
phone support
Prior Authorization
Radiology Scheduling
Insurance Verification
Patient Scheduling
Medical Records
cerner
EMR
High School or GED Diploma preferred
Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care facility or related environment preferred, but not necessary
Willingness to be cross-trained in other areas. (Admitting, Business Office, ER)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail oriented and organizational skills required
Requires knowledge of requirements of various insurance companies and government regulations
Familiarity with HMO/PPO contracts beneficial Requires knowledge of clinical practices and medical terminology
Requires strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

greeting collecting and processing all incoming patient information
gather the necessary demographic requirements in accordance with all regulations and hospital policies
provide care for the patients
procure reimbursement verification from third parties
maintain records appropriately
interact with hospital administration, ancillary department directors and physicians/physician’s office staff to provide appropriate services to patients, families and other hospital departments
recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead
verbalizes stroke alert process
assigns temporary identification of patient (ED only), completes full registration upon patient arrival to the ED.