Patient Scheduler

Axia Women's Health • East Brunswick Township, NJ

11h • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Scheduler empowers Axia Women's Health's patients on their healthcare journey while playing a vital role in delivering seamless and positive experiences for all patients at Axia Women's Health. With exceptional customer service and communication skills, the Patient Scheduler is a key resource for scheduling, modifying appointments and providing Axia patients with the support they need.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of customer service experience
• Call center experience preferred, but not required
• Computer proficiency, including programs such as MS Office, Word, Excel, email and internet research.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and Insurance Payors
• Medical Receptionist/PSR experience preferred
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems preferred, but not required
• Excellent customer service skills that include written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle high call volume in a productive manner and know when to escalate issues.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients.
• Demonstrate time management skills by efficiently prioritizing tasks and patients simultaneously.
• Demonstrate professionalism, a high quality of work, collaboration, goal attainment, attention to detail, self-motivation, and productivity.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Highly adaptable and willing to adjust to changing priorities and conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Call center experience preferred, but not required
• Medical Receptionist/PSR experience preferred
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Utilize professional and courteous communication to greet patients when answering phone calls and responding to their inquiries.
• Review and manage recall appointments and no show/ cancellation reports
• Promptly and professionally route phone calls to appropriate personnel via direct transfer, paging, voicemail, or redirect as needed.
• Retrieve and appropriately route any messages from the answering service.
• Perform registration functions for new or existing patients and activate patient files.
• Effectively collect and record copayments as required.
• Provide advanced financial support to patients and colleagues regarding claim and billing inquiries
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and clearly communicate benefit limitations.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
• Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of patient encounters.
• Provide additional support to patients and medical staff as needed.
• Work collaboratively with clinical colleagues, management, and other staff to ensure efficient practice operations.
• Ensure compliance with all Standard Operation Procedures (SOP's) and policies (including HIPAA & OSHA).
• Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate commitment to organization's mission, vision, and values by embodying its principles in daily activities. Uphold high standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and professionalism. Actively contribute to creating a positive work environment that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Full time benefit-eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO offering with additional time off for volunteering
• Choice of multiple medical insurance plans to best meet your needs
• Access to Axia providers at little to no cost through Axia’s medical insurance
• Axia-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability
• Free counseling for colleagues and family members, including parents and parents-in-law
• Access to discount on Hotels, Theme Parks, Gym Memberships, and more through the Great Works Perks Program
• Additional insurance options including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA w/ employer contribution, identity theft, long term care, pet insurance and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED