Scheduler- Temp- Full Time

Surgery Partners, Inc • Wichita, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary, full-time role for a Scheduler with a role length of 6 months. The primary duties involve patient admissions, including accurate and timely completion of all required fields, verification of physician orders, patient information, and insurance details. The role also includes pre-registration of patients, verifying insurance eligibility and authorization, collecting patient liabilities at the time of admission, and assisting with payment collection. The Scheduler will cross-train in Patient Accounts to provide coverage during breaks, illnesses, vacations, or shift changes. Accurate documentation of patient account notes and every patient contact is essential. Additionally, the role involves answering incoming phone calls and directing them appropriately, and adhering to all HIPAA policies and requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years previous experience with scheduling.
• Computer skills, basic office skills, knowledge of medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Performs admission of patients by completing all fields as required in an accurate and timely manner.
• Verifies physician orders, patient information, insurance information and obtains any additional needed information at the time of admission.
• Performs pre-registration of patients by completing all fields as required in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains access to and competent in using the internet to verify insurance eligibility and authorization information.
• Collects, at time of admission, patient liabilities, and assists with calls to patient to negotiate and collect point of service payments.
• Cross-trains (as needed) to proficiency in Patient Accounts. Fills in as needed for breaks, illness and vacations or coverage of shifts.
• Documents concisely, precisely and accurately in the system and on records, patient account notes or documents for every patient contact.
• Answers incoming phone calls and direct to the appropriate destination.
• Abides by all HIPAA policies and requirements.

What This Job Offers

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