Patient Access & Scheduling Associate I

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator I to manage scheduling for patients, including new appointments, consults, and follow-ups. The role involves collecting demographics and insurance details, verifying coverage, and coordinating with clinicians and staff to address patient needs.

Candidate will use the practice management system to schedule and track appointments, and may handle reminders and referrals as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED.
• 1 year secretarial/clerical experience preferably in a medical practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient FPA appointments and updates practice management system.
• Collects patient demographics and insurance information and enters into practice management system.
• Verifies patient insurance coverage prior to patient appointment and advised patient of any insurance referrals or authorizations needed.
• May schedule patient appointments for tests or consults.
• May initiate reminder calls for next days appointments.
• May act as liaison with Administrative Assistant staff to address patient concerns or other issues.

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

The Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator I to manage scheduling for patients, including new appointments, consults, and follow-ups. The role involves collecting demographics and insurance details, verifying coverage, and coordinating with clinicians and staff to address patient needs.

Candidate will use the practice management system to schedule and track appointments, and may handle reminders and referrals as needed.