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Townsen Memorial Imaging - Spring is looking for a Full-Time Scheduler to join the team!

Summary:

The Scheduler is responsible for coordinating patient appointments while maintaining clear and proactive communication with both new and existing patients through inbound and outbound calls or email.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Determine patient co-payments and calculate co-insurance and deductibles Enter accurate insurance information, including co-payments and deductibles, into patient records Prioritize incoming authorization requests based on urgency Initiate and assist with appeals for denied authorizations Communicate effectively with patients, healthcare providers, and relevant parties regarding procedures Follow-up to ensure all necessary documentation is obtained and complete Schedule and reschedule patient follow-ups and procedures as needed Provide patients with essential information and instructions before their procedure date Send prescriptions to pharmacies via fax or email Ensure patients move through scheduled appointments efficiently Answer phone calls and respond to patient inquiries Update and maintain accurate patient information in the database Submit patient information to the verification department for pre-authorization Ensure completeness and accuracy of all patient forms and documentation Perform other related tasks as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of in-network and out-of-network insurance, as well as patient financial responsibilities Familiarity with ICD-10 and CPT codes and medical procedures Ability to review and comprehend patient medical documentation Ability to independently identify and understand medical necessity requirements Strong task management and organizational skills with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner Detail-oriented, ensure accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment Effective written and verbal communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED One (1) year of experience in a medical facility Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified

BENEFITS

3 Medical Plans 2 Dental Plans 2 Vision Plan Employee Assistance Program Short and Long Term Disability Plans Basic Life and Voluntary Insurance Plans with

AD&D 401

(k) with a 2-year vesting PTO + Holidays Please visit our website for more information: Townsen Memorial Health System Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other. Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.