Patient Access Scheduler, Full Time
About The Position
Responsible for collecting data required for confirming scheduled appointments for outpatient hospital services directly from the patients, as well as referring physician offices. Also responsible for collecting required patient demographic and financial information and creating a complete registered account for scheduled visits. Other duties involve are performing medical necessity checks, verifying insurance coverage, collecting insurance copays, and sometimes verifying that prior approval has been obtained. This position is the liaison between the order physician’s office and other departments within Iredell Health System.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Six months or more of on-the-job experience in a like or similar position.
- Proficiency in the use of a calculator.
- Computer experience required.
- Must be able to work weekends.
- Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Good communication skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collecting data required for confirming scheduled appointments for outpatient hospital services directly from patients and referring physician offices.
- Collecting required patient demographic and financial information.
- Creating a complete registered account for scheduled visits.
- Performing medical necessity checks.
- Verifying insurance coverage.
- Collecting insurance copays.
- Verifying that prior approval has been obtained.
- Serving as the liaison between the ordering physician's office and other departments within Iredell Health System.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
