Booking Clerk, Pain Management (TEMP)

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis is seeking a part-time Scheduler for the Pain Management Center. The role books and coordinates daily procedure room schedules for Pain Center physicians and related procedures, ensuring efficient patient flow.

You will verify insurance, obtain prior authorizations, register patients, post charges and handle payments, while entering data into the EMR and supporting clinical staff to maintain CARES standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Terminology course with Grade C or better or pass terminology exam with 80%.
• 1 year current patient registration experience.
• 1 year secretarial experience in a medical environment.
• Keyboarding at 30 wpm.
• Knowledge of third party billing.
• Previous scheduling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procedure rooms booking schedule with Pain Center physicians.
• Verify insurance coverage at scheduling and check-in.
• Obtain, track and enter prior authorizations and referrals.
• Schedule procedures in line with payor policies and reschedule as needed.
• Register patients and post Pain Management charges including physician services and center services.
• Enter information into the EMR system accurately and timely.
• Accept and process payments from patients and provide receipts.
• Support administrative and medical staff as needed.

Skills

English communication

Typing 30 wpm

Billing knowledge

Scheduling experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical terminology course

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of Position : Books, plans and coordinates activities related to the daily Pain Center Procedure Rooms schedule.

Description

1. Coordinates procedure rooms booking schedule with Pain Center physicians into an organized strategically planned schedule. Schedule cases in relations to organized knowledge of pain management procedures and equipment requirements.
2. Performs secretarial and other related duties to assist administrative and medical staff.
3. Verifies insurance coverage at time appointment is scheduled and again at check in.
4. Obtains, tracks and enters prior authorizations, referrals and any other payor prior notification requirements.
5. Schedules procedures in accordance with payor policies, procedures and regulations. Follows up as needed on any outstanding prior notification requirements and reschedules appointments as necessary.
6. Obtains patient demographic and insurance information to set up file, and any accompanying correspondence. Registers patients and post Pain Management charges that include physician services, procedures and other center services.
7. Schedules patients for treatment and visits to the Pain Management Center including appointments for providers, schedules laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, procedures, family psychological and physical therapy conferences and referrals.
8. Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages and provides information according to established policy. Processes incoming and outgoing mail.
9. Follows established hospital/department/unit policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
10. Participates in collaborative practice meetings and PI projects.
11. Enters information into the EMR (Electronic Medical Record) System in an accurate and timely manner.
12. Accepts and process payments from patients, including but not limited to co pays, deductibles and balance due, etc. Provides receipts for payments received.
13. Performs other related duties as requested/directed.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital's commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Successful completion of Medical Terminology course with a Grade C or better, or successfully pass medical terminology challenge exam with 80% or better
• 1 year current patient registration experience
• 1 year secretarial experience in a medical environment
• Keyboarding at 30 wpm
• Knowledge of third party billing
• Previous scheduling experience preferred

Schedule Details

TEMP, 16 Hours Per week, Mon-Fri, 8-Hour Shifts: 7:30a-3:30p, 8:30a-4:30p & 9:30a-5:30, No Weekends and No Holidays

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department

CCH-Pain Management

Annual/Hourly

Hourly

Hiring Pay Range

$ 22.27 - $ 36.59

Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare's benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.