Radiology Authorization & Scheduling Specialist

Surgery Partners Brand; Kansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas Spine & Specialty in Wichita, KS is seeking an Authorization Coordinator to join the Radiology department. The role focuses on admitting and registering patients, verifying information, and handling authorizations and scheduling with a strong emphasis on patient service.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and some radiology terminology familiarity. This on-site, part-time position requires HIPAA compliance and professional teamwork in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Medical registration experience, Radiology terminology and basic office skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs admission of patients by completing all fields as required in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for managing authorizations and scheduling activities.
• Verifies physician orders, patient information, insurance information and obtains any additional needed information at the time of admission.
• Perform pre-registration of patients by completing all fields as required in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains access to and competent in using the internet to verify insurance eligibility and authorization information.
• Creates patient visit in Registration from scheduled visit by entering all detailed information in a timely manner.
• Collects, at time of admission, patient liabilities, and assists with calls to patients to negotiate and collect points of service payments.
• Scans documents as required to the system ensuring correct placement and assignment of the documents.
• Verifies all required information are signed and scanned at the time of admission.
• Provides exemplary customer service by immediately greeting patients with courteous smiles, introducing self and providing quick, proficient and accurate registration.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively and professionally with all co-workers, management, patients, visitors, physicians and others. Demonstrates work as a team player.
• Documents concisely, precisely and accurately in the system and on records, patient account notes or documents for every patient contact.
• Answer incoming phone calls and direct to the appropriate destination.
• Abides by all HIPAA policies and requirements.
• Actively supports and upholds the mission and core values of the Hospital.
• Remains knowledgeable of and follows the policies of the Hospital.
• Always maintains patient and hospital confidentiality.
• Keeps Manager informed of applicable day-to-day situations.

Skills

Medical registration experience

Radiology terminology

Basic office skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kansas Spine & Specialty in Wichita, KS is seeking an Authorization Coordinator to join the Radiology department. The role focuses on admitting and registering patients, verifying information, and handling authorizations and scheduling with a strong emphasis on patient service.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and some radiology terminology familiarity. This on-site, part-time position requires HIPAA compliance and professional teamwork in a hospital setting.