Scheduler

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, NJ

6d

About The Position

Performs receptionist, registration and clerical duties associated with scheduled patient admissions including but not limited to answering phones, filing, chart preparation, pre-registration calls, and collecting payments.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• One year experience in a healthcare environment with medical terminology and billing/insurance experience preferred.
• Computer experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, Preferred or At least three (3) years of directly related experience may be substituted for the required education

Responsibilities

• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work based upon patient/department needs.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computer, copier, telephone, fax, scanner.
• Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
• Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients and/or family members.
• Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation.
• Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains authorization/pre-certification, as necessary.
• Determines and accepts required payments, including co-payments, deductible and coinsurance.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees