Cardiology Scheduling & Authorization Specialist

Richmondheart; Mechanicsville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmondheart is seeking an experienced medical practice scheduler to organize cardiac procedures and obtain required prior authorizations. Candidates should have 3+ years in medical scheduling, including surgical scheduling, with strong authorization knowledge.

Athena EMR experience is strongly preferred. The Scheduler/Authorization Specialist will work collaboratively with internal and external departments to ensure timely patient care and accurate records, supporting efficient workflow and

Qualifications

• Three years medical office experience.
• Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and/or training in medical terminology.
• Knowledge of hospital scheduling policies and procedures.
• Proficient in computer usage and appointment scheduling.
• Experience with insurance pre-authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and reschedule patient appointments for visits, testing, procedures, and follow-ups.
• Obtain/confirm patient information to maintain accurate records.
• Schedule in line with practice policies to ensure payer reimbursement.
• Obtain all pre-authorizations from third-party payors.
• Review pending authorizations daily and decide if follow-up is needed.
• Provide payers with clinical information for authorization requests.
• Communicate with front office if authorization isn't obtained within 48 hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical office experience

Telephone skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Hospital scheduling policies

Computer usage

Appointment scheduling

Insurance pre-authorizations

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Richmondheart is seeking an experienced medical practice scheduler to organize cardiac procedures and obtain required prior authorizations. Candidates should have 3+ years in medical scheduling, including surgical scheduling, with strong authorization knowledge.

Athena EMR experience is strongly preferred. The Scheduler/Authorization Specialist will work collaboratively with internal and external departments to ensure timely patient care and accurate records, supporting efficient workflow and