Scheduling Coordinator I

Aspire Rural Health System; Cass City (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Rural Health System in Cass City, MI is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator I to support the Prior Authorization team. The role focuses on organizing appointment schedules, pre-admit paperwork, and ensuring accurate patient insurance verification and financial responsibility information.

The ideal candidate will handle patient inquiries, educate about coverage options, and strive to deliver efficient service while upholding quality standards in a busy healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Proficient in basic mathematical skills for calculating payer reimbursement and patient responsibility.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes all appointment schedules.
• Pre-registers patients, verifies insurance and determines patient financial responsibility.
• Educates patients about insurance coverage and payment expectations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Basic math skills

Multitasking under pressure

Understand payer reimbursement

Education

High School Diploma or Associate Degree

Job description

OPEN POSITION:

Position: Scheduling Coordinator I Department: Prior Authorization Location: Cass City, MI Hours: Full Time. Days. No Holidays. Full Benefits. Aspire Rural Health Systems is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator. We're looking for individuals with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both our patients and employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or Associates Degree and or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures at the level needed to perform responsibilitie
• Understand and be proficient in basic mathematical skills (division and multiplication; subtraction and addition), such as being able to calculate payer reimbursement and determine the patient's financial responsibility (the amount due; their out-of-pocket expenses).
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans and organizes all appointment schedules. Coordinates pre-admit paperwork for all outpatient appointments including pre-surg, to expedite patient flow resulting in better customer service. Pre-registers patients, verifies patients' insurance and determines patients' financial responsibility (out-of-pocket costs). Responsibilities include educating patients about their insurance coverage and asking for payment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.