Appointment Coordinator – Neuroscience Position Available In Monroe, New York

Job Order Number:

DG0149805

Job Title:

Appointment Coordinator•Neuroscience

Company:

Rochester Regional Health Location:

Rochester, NY

Salary:

Education:

Information Not Provided

Experience:

Information Not Provided

Hours:

Duration:

Full Time, Regular

Shift:

Description:

 

JOB TITLE

Appointment Coordinator•Neuroscience

DEPARTMENT

Neuroscience

LOCATION

Rochester Regional Health Riedman Campus, 100 Kings Highway

HOURS PER WEEK

40

SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM•4:30PM SUMMARY

Appointment Coordinators operate In a customer service orientated manner, coordinate and perform a variety of duties associated with appointment scheduling for patient visits to various RGHS services including RGH and NWH Outpatient Departments, Rochester General Medical Groups, Department of Medicine, Department of Surgery and Behavioral Health Network. Typically serves as the first point at which a patient is registered into the Rochester General Health System.

RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Coordinate appointment requests received via telephone, e-mail, internet, electronic medical record and fax.+ Determine the most appropriate provider, service, and location for appointment based on scheduling guidelines, provider preferences, and patient/referring provider preferences.+ Schedule/reschedule appointments in the scheduling system, following established policies and procedures regarding collection and updating of required demographic, insurance information, and insurance verification+ Reschedule patients from canceled clinics, following established policy and procedure for contacting and rescheduling patients. + Contact patients from Wait List entries and applicable work lists to schedule appointments following established policies and procedures regarding collection and updating of required demographic, insurance information and insurance verification.+ Identification of services where no payment source has been identified to be followed up by communication of financial assistance and/or payment arrangements.+ Verification of insurance eligibility/coverage and obtaining necessary pre-certifications/authorizations when applicable.+ Ensures the accuracy of all data collected while meeting the regulatory requirements as outlined by the departmental policy.+ Communication with external customers such as but not limited to; payers, physician offices and other departments.+ If qualified, may be asked to interpret on occasion.+ Demonstrates a high level of customer service as the first contact to RGHS by the general public, and health care providers. Must be unfailingly courteous and helpful without regard to the manner of the caller.+ Must be able to make appropriate decisions based upon presenting problem. Must exercise judgment in dealing with sensitive, confidential information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS+ 2

years related work experience in a healthcare setting or customer service setting required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS+ 2

year degree or equivalent preferred+ Excellent customer service and communication skills required+ Knowledge of medical terminology and telephone etiquette+ Basic computer skills required•experience with IDX BAR and/or Epic Cadence applications preferred

EDUCATION

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS

S•Sedentary Work•Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$17.65•$19.30

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14617The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialt