Central Scheduling Specialist

South Shore Health•Norwell, MA

9d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for focusing on the outpatient experience as patients enter the hospital relative to pre services functions and hospitality. This includes, at a minimum, scheduling and pre registration. South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Medical Terminology.
Strong computer skills.
Strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated skills in customer service.
Knowledge of health insurance requirements.
Able to demonstate problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Minimum one (1) year admitting experience to become proficient.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, two (2) years of college preferred.

Responsibilities

Book appointments for services at South Shore Hospital (SSH). Booking may be done with the patient, physician, physician’s office or by fax
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers, owning entire process from beginning to end, but not limited to: Patient Payment Estimation, Scheduling Appointments, Collection of co-pays, Provision of Interpreter Services, Provision of transportation.
Insure that patient has a complete understanding of tests scheduled and any preps that are necessary.
Accurate pre registration of all patients accounts (meets department standard of 98% accuracy on all registrations).
Efficiently use all scheduling software for all appt types.
Responsible for all verification of insurance benefits for all accounts.
Retrieve all authorizations as necessary
Determine co-pays and collect them using eCashiering program
Coordinate with the Authorization team
Know when to escalate issues appropriately to higher level( Team Leader)
Participate in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
Embrace technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.