Patient Access & Scheduler

The US Oncology Network; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

PTO

Disability Coverage

401k with company contribution

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Program

Free Parking

Career Growth and Development

Supportive Team

Job summary

Minnesota Oncology is hiring for a front desk/medical office role in the Minneapolis area. You will answer calls, schedule referrals and appointments, manage insurance authorizations, and handle patient financial interactions in the EMR system.

The position requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent, strong computer skills, and at least 2 years of medical office experience. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Strong computer skills required.
• 2+ years medical office experience required.

Responsibilities

• Answers all incoming calls; assesses callers’ needs and directs to appropriate personnel. Pages clinic personnel as appropriate. Obtains and communicates messages in an accurate and timely manner.
• Schedules patient referrals and returning patients in computer system in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines. For new and or referred patients, sets up in system with appropriate documentation and coding. Cancels/reschedules appointments according to physician schedule changes; notifies appropriate clinic personnel.
• Obtains and enters all insurance authorization, and correspondence relating to referrals in patients charts and/or electronic medical records (EMR).
• Collects co-pays, deductible and other out of pocket amounts at time of visit.
• Maintains primary office scheduling template containing physician meetings, satellite schedule, rounding and call coverage.
• Arranges for patients to have financial counseling as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/practice.
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office. Covers for other front office functions as requested.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, forms and other typing as requested by supervisor.
• May schedule outpatient appointments/testing/surgeries and hospital admissions upon request. Obtains necessary pre-certification as required.
• May communicate to patient about surgeries or tests being scheduled and potential prep work needed, inquiring about test specifics from necessary parties and gathering patient information as needed
• May be responsible for follow up on all pre-operative tests to ensure cleared for surgical procedure and communicates with physician and patients if further testing is required before surgery is performed.
• May be responsible for scheduling post-operative follow up appointments with Physicians.
• Where applicable, basic understanding of medical terminology for tests and surgical procedures, including coding and ability to look up codes specific to diagnosis, surgery and scheduling procedure.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Medical office experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Minnesota Oncology is hiring for a front desk/medical office role in the Minneapolis area. You will answer calls, schedule referrals and appointments, manage insurance authorizations, and handle patient financial interactions in the EMR system.

The position requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent, strong computer skills, and at least 2 years of medical office experience. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask are preferred.