## Patient Scheduling Representative I- Warrenville, ILApply: SRO Corporate Center Warrenville 4201 Winfield Road: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R47856**Hourly Pay Range:**$20.29 - $29.42 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.**Job Description****Position Highlights:*** Sign on bonus: N/A* Position: Patient Scheduling Representative I* Location: Warrenville, IL* Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time* Shift Schedule:* Monday- Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm; Fridays: 8:30 am -5:00 pm* Rotating Weekends: Sat: 9:00 am -1:00 pm* Required Travel: No **What you will need:*** Education: + High School Diploma or GED* Experience: + 1 year of customer service experience or healthcare experience *required.* + Inbound Call Center experience *preferred.* + Experience with Epic Prelude (Inpatient and Outpatient Registration), or Cadence (Scheduling) *preferred.** Skills: + Excellent verbal communication skills to convey information clearly and effectively. Active listening skills to understand patient needs and concerns. + Calm tense situations, solve problems to prevent escalation, and maintain a reassuring attitude with all customers, both external and internal. + Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in the information provided. + Knowledge of basic medical terminology. + Technical skills and proficiency in the use of basic computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Outlook and telephony applications. **What you will do:*** Schedule and register patient appointments from inbound phone queues in a courteous and professional manner.* Promote positive patient experiences by minimizing call wait times and providing exceptional customer service.* Handle patient requests, answering all decision tree questions properly and applying correct workflows and protocols.* Utilize sharp attention to detail to accurately document relevant information and route encounters to the appropriate location to avoid delays in patient care.* Schedule or reschedule patients for appropriate appointments based on available time slots, physician orders/referrals, and length of time required for appointment.* Handle patient requests over the phone for multiple hospital outpatient departments, answering all decision tree questions properly and applying correct workflows and protocols.* Communicate professionally and appropriately with all patients, physicians, and staff members.* Receive, properly respond to, or redirect inquiries from patients, their representatives, payers, providers, internal departments, and other persons or entities.* Collect information from patients and enter data into the electronic health record system (EPIC).* Pre-Register and verify insurance eligibility, informing patients of their financial responsibility.* Meets productivity standards, maintains established QA scores, targets, error ratios and reporting requirements as assigned by department leadership.* Attend mandatory staff meetings, stay updated on policy changes, and incorporate them into routines.* Communicate any issues or questions to the Manager, Supervisor, or Lead.* Utilize tip sheets and knowledge-based articles to problem-solve or troubleshoot scheduling issues.* Adhere to privacy (HIPAA) guidelines when speaking with patients and families.* Verify order/referral information to ensure all orders are complete, containing the patient’s name, procedure, diagnosis, date, and doctor’s signature.* Contact providers offices to clarify or obtain orders/referrals for outpatient appointments.* Search fax solution for patient orders/referrals, as needed, and transcribe accurately matching all patient demographics against the patients EMR.* Utilize available tools to verify and document Medical Necessity of outpatient services for Medicare patients in accordance with Local and National Medical Review policies (LMRP).* May perform other duties as assigned.* This position entails a high level of work performed at a computer terminal throughout the day with consistent use of a telephone or headset equipment.* Prolonged sitting. **What you will need: Benefits:*** Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development* Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options* Tuition Reimbursement* Free Parking at designated locations* Wellness Program Savings Plan* Health Savings Account Options* Retirement Options with Company Match* Paid Time Off* Community Involvement Opportunities