Medical Scheduling Coordinator

Lifeline Vascular Care•North Little Rock, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lifeline Vascular Care is seeking a qualified Medical Scheduler for immediate placement in their Vascular Access Center, located in San Diego, CA. This is a part-time position with no nights or weekend shifts, offering a great work/life balance and a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will have 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting and a strong background in insurance. The Medical Scheduling Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling patient appointments, coordinating the patient intake process, and providing administrative support to the center. Lifeline Vascular Care provides competitive pay commensurate with experience and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

1 year experience in a healthcare or medical billing office
Strong background in Insurance (required)
Highschool Diploma Required
Intermediate to advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to multi-task and manage time to complete various duties with busy in-coming phone lines and hold times with insurance companies
Provide exceptional customer service
Ability to deal with confidential information and issues involving discretion and judgement
Works with others in a cooperative and supportive manner
Displays patience and compassion in all patient interactions

Nice To Haves

Access Center Coordinator : 1 years (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Verifies insurance eligibility, obtains PCP referrals and authorizations for each insurance the patient has in advance of every appointment and documents communication with insurance companies in the scheduling system.
Correctly selects appropriate insurance payors in the patient’s electronic chard and prioritizes accurately for billing.
Works closely with the ROPS department on billing.
Verifies and enters accurate patient demographic information into the scheduling system.
Schedules appointments to maximize patient service and optimize patient schedule.
Prioritizes incoming referrals and accommodates same day emergency add-on procedures.
Provides appointment reminder calls in advance of appointments and track no-show or cancellations.
Completes patient registration and check-in procedures.
Serves as liaison between physicians and referring facilities ensuring medical procedure results are forwarded to dialysis facility and or referring physician.
Performs administrative support activities including answering and routing calls, correspondence, filing, faxing, mailing.
Participates in community education activities and programs.
Other duties as assigned.
Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies.
Assist in scheduling patients for vascular access procedures and provide assistance in transporting patients within the center.
Participate in community education activities regarding the Access Center.