Access Scheduler I

Remote Jobs; Poland; Remote; PLN 30,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare provider in the United States is seeking an Access Scheduler I to coordinate appointments and manage patient registrations. Responsibilities include handling initial patient contacts, maintaining accurate scheduling, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have at least one year of customer service experience and a high school diploma. This role offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $20.55 to $25.69.

Qualifications

• At least one year of Customer Service experience preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, registration, physician billing, or medical records/office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all initial telephone contact with patients.
• Ensure accurate scheduling and registration activities.
• Provide timely services related to registration and insurance.

Skills

Competent computer skills

Professional skills using sound judgment

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Overview

SHIFT: Day (United States of America)

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

The Access Scheduler I is a point of contact for a variety of sources including nurses, physicians, social workers, and patients and families who request both complex and non-complex scheduling for appointments, procedures, and other necessary services. The scheduler must maintain the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining confidentiality and a professional demeanor through a consistently positive customer experience.

This position requires accurate completion of all scheduling and registration activity including: collecting and entering demographic information, verifying insurance information, and informing families of referral requirements. Requires the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise by utilizing available resources. Collaborates with key department personnel for decisions regarding scheduling issues. Makes every effort to meet the "one call does it all" enterprise benchmark. Includes working with medical records, following HIPAA guidelines.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 8AM - 4:30 PM (no weekends)

What you will do

• Phone Triage
• Responsible for all initial telephone contact with patients requesting department services. Must handle calls and direct them appropriately and efficiently in accordance with department performance metrics.
• Answers general information questions regarding appointments, procedures and services (e.g. current studies, study specific information, potential patients, contact lists, etc.) or concerns. Directs/transfers calls to department coordinators as defined by scheduling guidelines.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current procedures and services and able to answer questions regarding insurance, registration, and other services.
• Pre-visit/Registration
• Responsible for pre-visit and registration process for patients.
• Creates and/or updates patient record by verifying demographic, insurance information, or proper study identification in the registration system.
• Ensures specific registration fields are accurately entered into registration system, including but not limited to visit notes and summaries, referral/authorization numbers, eligibility review, etc.
• Provides any and all other duties necessary to provide efficient, timely services to patients and their families as it relates to the registration and insurance process.
• Scheduling Coordination
• Responsible for the scheduling and coordination of appointments, procedures and other services including ancillary testing.
• Explains and educates family about the scheduling process.
• Maintains consistent and productive communication with necessary departments; precertification, registration, coordinators etc.
• Provides scheduling wrap-up and necessary communication (e.g. itineraries, reminder calls, etc.) for patients scheduled.
• Works with Management Staff in identifying trends and opportunities to enhance the pre-visit, registration and scheduling functions for patients/subjects and department staff.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED - Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least one (1) year Customer Service experience - Preferred
• Healthcare, registration, physician billing, medical records/office experience - Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Competent computer skills
• Professional skills using sound judgment

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

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SALARY RANGE

$20.55 - $25.69 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you\'re working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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