Medical & Surgery Scheduling Assistant | Ortho Clinic

Hillsdale Hospital; Hillsdale (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: vacation and holidays

403(b) with match

Education assistance and continuing教育

Job summary

Hillsdale Hospital is seeking a Medical & Surgery Scheduling Assistant for the Ortho Clinic to schedule patient visits, coordinate testing and manage insurance preauthorizations. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and relevant certifications, with knowledge of insurance processing and strong computer skills.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude, able to multitask and communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and staff to ensure timely care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA, CMA, RMA, CCMA or LPN or equivalent clinical certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Insurance verification/authorization processing is preferred.
• Computer skills in word processing, data spreadsheets and data presentation are advantageous.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy in a busy environment.
• Positive attitude, service-minded and team player mentality required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains professional communication with physicians, patients and healthcare team.
• Ensures timely insurance authorizations.
• Keeps accurate medical records and proper documentation.
• Schedules patient visits according to provider criteria and urgency.
• Schedules testing, lab work, tests and post-op activities.
• Obtains precertifications/preauthorizations from insurers prior to procedures.
• Updates insurance coverages and notifies on non-covered services.
• Assists in ordering and stocking supplies.

Skills

Insurance verification

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Data presentation

Multi-tasking

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Clinical certifications (CNA/CMA/RMA/CCMA/LPN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical & Surgery Scheduling Assistant | Ortho Clinic

Locations

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• Full-Time

Hillsdale Hospital
168 S Howell St
Hillsdale, MI 49242, USA

Description

Work Schedule

40 hours per week | 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday

• Paid Time Off: vacation and holidays
• Retirement: 403(b) with match
• Education assistance and continuing education

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required from an accredited institution
• CNA/CMA/RMA/CCMA/LPN or similar clinical certification required
• Knowledge of Insurance verification/authorization processing preferred
• Computer skills in word processing, data spreadsheets and data presentation
• Ability to multi-task
• Must possess a positive attitude and service driven mentality for patients and co-workers, and must be a team player

Responsibilities

• Maintains a professional approach and communicates effectively with physicians, patients, and other members of the healthcare team
• Manages time effectively to ensure insurance authorizations have been obtained in a timely manner
• Medical record documentation is accurate and timely; proper format and language
• Exercises primary responsibility for scheduling patient visits based on criteria established by provider; meeting patient needs and urgency
• Schedule patient testing, lab test, medical clearances, physical therapy, 1 st post-op
• Obtains precertification/preauthorization/reference number from insurance companies prior to surgery for each procedure and test, using online application or by contacting insurer on the telephone
• Updates and verifies all insurance coverages for surgeries/procedures/testing. Provides timely notification of all non-covered services
• Assists in the ordering and stocking of supplies

Why Hillsdale Hospital

Hillsdale Hospital is dedicated to excellence in healthcare community service, continued improvement, and respect for human life. We manage the health needs of our local community through compassionate and highly skilled care in our clean, safe, healing environment.

Additionally, Hillsdale Hospital is a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace, and a USA Today Top Workplaces!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Reg Medical Assistant

Cert Medical Assistant

Certified Nursing Aide

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