Procedure Scheduler-Pea Ridge Heart & Vascular

ADP, Inc.; Pea Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pea Ridge Heart and Vascular is seeking a Procedure Scheduler to coordinate insurance authorizations and scheduling for office visits, imaging studies, and hospital-based procedures. You will work closely with clinical staff and external facilities to ensure timely access to care for patients.

Required are strong communication skills and the ability to handle deadlines in a healthcare setting. Prior experience in health care and familiarity with Epic are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within given instructions and routines.
• 2+ years of experience in a health care setting preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Obtain insurance authorization for office, imaging, and hospital procedures.
• Ensure coding with correct CPT and diagnosis codes.
• Maintain documentation in Epic regarding authorizations and scheduling.
• Schedule office visits, imaging exams, and hospital-based procedures.
• Create and maintain the procedure log.
• Coordinate scheduling with hospitals and imaging centers; manage changes as needed.
• Contact patients with appointment details and document communications in the chart.
• Notify nurses and providers of authorization denials.
• Assist intake/referral specialist with referrals as time allows.
• Assist patient registration and checkout as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and organizational policies

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Procedure Scheduler-Pea Ridge Heart & Vascular

Pea Ridge Heart and Vascular

Salary Range: $15.00 To $16.55 Hourly

Job Summary:

The Procedure Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and securing insurance authorizations and scheduling for office visits, imaging studies, and hospital-based procedures. This position works closely with clinical staff and external facilities to ensure seamless and timely access to care for patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain insurance authorization for office, imaging, and hospital procedures,
• Ensures coding with correct CPT codes and diagnosis codes,
• Maintain appropriate documentation in Epic regarding authorizations and scheduling,
• Schedule office visits, imaging exams, and hospital-based procedures,
• Create and maintain the procedure log,
• Coordinate scheduling with hospitals and imaging centers, manage changes as needed,
• Contact patients with appointment details and document communications in the patient chart,
• Notify nurses and providers of authorization denials,
• Assists intake/referral specialist at health center with referrals as time allows and assistance is needed.
• Assists patient registration and patient check out as needed,
• Maintain compliance with the organization’s confidentiality policy in accordance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• 2+ years of experience in a health care setting preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Position requires manual dexterity for operating standard office equipment.
• Position requires the ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail for long periods of time in order to maintain accurate records pertaining to patient and/or account information.

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