Surgery Scheduling Specialist

Atrium Health; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Cartersville, GA seeks a Referral Coordinator for the Surgery Center: Endoscopy Suites. You will complete referrals, obtain authorizations, educate patients on insurance coverage, and coordinate procedures with internal departments.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and computer experience; knowledge of insurance policies and medical records software is preferred. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Computer experience required.
• Thorough understanding of Insurance coverage (FSC/Coverage/Plan types) and Medical Necessity policies preferred.
• Knowledge of medical records software preferred.
• Customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Completes referrals for patients and coordinates with referring and receiving practices and/or departments.
• May coordinate and prepare financial estimates for patients.
• Obtains all authorizations needed.
• Directs patients to providers in their insurance plan.
• Reviews benefits and educates patient on insurance coverage.
• Coordinates and schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic testing, or other services within various departments with internal and ancillary providers.
• Reviews schedules and confirms schedules are accurate and time is properly allocated.
• Follows up on all referrals to ensure no care gaps.

Skills

Referral coordination

Insurance knowledge

Customer service

Computer experience

Medical records software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medical records software

Job description

Advocate Health in Cartersville, GA seeks a Referral Coordinator for the Surgery Center: Endoscopy Suites. You will complete referrals, obtain authorizations, educate patients on insurance coverage, and coordinate procedures with internal departments.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and computer experience; knowledge of insurance policies and medical records software is preferred. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and paid time off.