Patient Scheduling Specialist - Medical Practice

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator I to manage patient appointments, consults and follow-ups in a busy clinical setting. You will enter demographics and insurance data into the practice management system and verify coverage before visits.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of secretarial or clerical experience, preferably in a medical practice, with strong attention to detail and customer service skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient FPA appointments and updates the practice management system.
• Collects patient demographics and insurance information and enters into the practice management system.
• Verifies patient insurance coverage prior to appointments and informs patient of referrals or authorizations needed.
• May schedule tests or consults for patients.
• May initiate reminder calls for next-day appointments.
• May liaise with Administrative Assistant staff to address patient concerns or other issues.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Scheduling

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Practice management system

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator I to manage patient appointments, consults and follow-ups in a busy clinical setting. You will enter demographics and insurance data into the practice management system and verify coverage before visits.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of secretarial or clerical experience, preferably in a medical practice, with strong attention to detail and customer service skills.