Central Scheduling Representative (Virtual Check In/Check Out)

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Central Scheduling Representative to manage patient scheduling and registration across the Jefferson Health System. The role uses an EMR system to confirm appointments, verify demographics and insurance, and coordinate referrals.

Strong data accuracy and customer service are essential for timely access to care. Responsibilities include handling inbound requests, ensuring compliance with clinical and payor requirements, and meeting performance targets in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 1 year of scheduling or related experience.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in data handling.
• Analytical thinking to resolve scheduling issues.
• Strong customer interaction and communication skills.
• Ability to use calendaring software and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and register patients across the Jefferson Health System in line with clinical and insurance requirements.
• Use EMR to complete scheduling, confirm appointments, and verify demographic and insurance information.
• Coordinate orders, referrals, and insurance requirements to maximize patient benefits.
• Handle call volume and digital requests using central scheduling software.
• Maintain individual and team performance targets through accurate data entry.

Tools

EMR

Scheduling Software

Job description

Central Scheduling Representative (Virtual Check In/Check Out) page is loaded## Central Scheduling Representative (Virtual Check In/Check Out)locations: Philadelphia, PAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ-0036354**Number of Positions In Requisition**1**Job Details**Central Scheduling Representative (Virtual Check In/Check Out)Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm.**Job Description****Summary**Handles scheduling related requests for patients and families utilizing an automated call distribution software and protocols to efficiently and accurately schedule appointments, triage general inquiries and direct callers to the appropriate healthcare needs. Supports our commitment to service excellence with a focus on first call resolution, registration accuracy and ease of access to all Jefferson Health services. Utilizing an advanced telephony platform, scheduling management system and care team communication tools, Central Schedulers demonstrate a commitment to service, follow-through and resolution to a large and diverse patient population. Central schedulers are required to consistently demonstrate accuracy of data collection and entry, critical thinking skills, solution oriented interactions and the highest level of customer service.**Job Duties*** Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)* Schedule patient appointments and register patient across the Jefferson Health System in accordance with established clinical and insurance requirements to improve access and care coordination.* Utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to complete scheduling and registration, confirm appointments, obtain and/or verify demographic information, obtain and/or verify insurance benefit eligibility, answer inquiries and resolve user issues in accordance with established protocols to ensure patient safety, compliance and departmental policies and procedures.* Coordinate orders, referrals and insurance requirements by obtaining and/or confirming patient information to ensure the patient receives maximum benefits for services. Assure regulatory and compliance requirements following local payor coverage determinations.* Utilize central scheduling telephony software to efficiently handle assigned call volume or digital requests.* Maintain qualitative and quantitative individual and team performance targets.**Minimum Qualifications*** 1 year Previous related experience required.* Accuracy and Attention to Detail - I0960Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.* Analytical Thinking - I1020Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business.* Calendaring - TAD460Knowledge of and ability to use office electronic calendaring software and capabilities.* Customer Interaction - TCS060Knowledge of and ability to utilize practices, tools, and techniques for communicating with a customer.* Customer Service Management - M0200Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools and techniques for maintaining an environment where all understand, and are committed to, providing excellent service to internal and external customers.* Decision Making and Critical Thinking - I0700Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process, ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions.* Effective Communications - I0480Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.* Information Capture - B1080Knowledge of the processes and the ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.* Leadership - M0050Ability to work with a group to set its objectives and agenda, generate allegiance to those objectives, and guide and motivate their achievement.* Listening - I0650Knowledge of effective listening issues and techniques, ability to gather, clarify, and apply information transmitted verbally, while exhibiting a genuine interest toward the speaker.* Relationship Management - I1010Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with clients, vendors, and peers.* Teamwork - I0950Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork, ability to work effectively as part of a team.**Additional Qualifications:**Proficient in the use of computers.Type 35 wpm.Knowledge of medical terminology and medical terminology used by insurance and managed care health plans.Bilingual skills a plus.**Preferred Qualifications*** High School Diploma/GED**Physical Demands**Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, \\*patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Jefferson University Physicians**Primary Location Address**1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research., home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students., nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.**Benefits**Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary