Patient Scheduling Services Rep

Riverview Health; Noblesville (IN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health in Noblesville, IN is seeking a detail-oriented front desk/medical office assistant to greet patients, handle calls, schedule appointments and collect payments. You will obtain referrals authorizations, register patients, and maintain accurate demographic and insurance information in the EMR.

By coordinating with insurance carriers and clinicians, you will ensure smooth patient flow, accurate billing, and timely communication of changes in patient status.

Qualifications

• Minimum: HS Diploma.
• Preferred: Specialized training in office administrative skills including medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone, schedule appointments and greet patients with excellent customer service.
• Obtain authorizations for referrals from managed care insurance carriers and document authorization records.
• Register patients, update demographic and insurance information, and maintain electronic medical and financial records.

Skills

Scheduling

Customer service

Office administration

Education

HS Diploma

Medical terminology training

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Greet patients, respond to phone calls, schedule patient appointments, and check patients out. Obtain authorizations from managed care insurance companies for patient referrals and schedule referral appointments. May provide prep information, collect co-pays/deductibles and assist with patient pre-registration.

Job Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone, schedule appointments and greet patients by providing excellent customer service. Counsel patients in the office and over the telephone regarding the referral requirements of their insurance carrier.
• Initiate telephone and/or written requests to managed care insurance carriers and obtain authorization for referrals prior to the patient's scheduled appointment with specialist, radiology or for other procedures. Provide documentation of authorization obtainment and maintain referral and authorization records.
• Document patient phone messages accurately. Obtain registration documents. Register and update demographic and insurance information. Update and maintain patient electronic medical and financial records. Communicate necessary information.
• Maintain patient records timely. Secure patient medical records and scan them into patient electronic medical record.
• Collect co-payments and post outstanding balances. Receive payments and prepare bank deposits. Balance and batch electronic credit card transactions. Verify deposit totals with supervisor. Prepare financial documents. Maintain and reconcile cash drawer.
• Notify management of changes in workload to maximize productivity. Resolve and follow up on challenging occurrences or situations.
• Maintain a positive attitude and exhibits professional interactions with patients, physicians, co-workers, management, other hospital staff and all other entities. Contribute to team building by maintaining a team orientated approach.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the physician.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: HS Diploma
• Preferred: Specialized training in office administrative skills including medical terminology

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: 2 years' experience in a healthcare setting performing related tasks
• Preferred: 5 years' experience in a healthcare setting performing related tasks

License/Certification Requirements

• None

Qualifications

Behaviors

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

High School or better in Other or related field.

Skills

Scheduling Novice