Medical Procedure Scheduler

Medical Procedure Scheduler Spine & Pain Associates, PLLC Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time $16 - $18 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Patient scheduling systems Overseeing health insurance pre-certification Medical coding in physician offices Medical coding in outpatient clinics Medical scheduling High school diploma or GED Medical administrative support Medical records Attention to detail Organizational skills Managing patient records Medical terminology Full Job Description Spine & Pain Associates is a multi-location and multi-provider medical office that specializes in all facets of interventional pain management and procedures to reduce chronic pain and opioid dependency.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Team player with excellent organizational skills and the ability to follow a patient's procedure order throughout the prerequisite requirements until the procedure has been completed. This position will be the key point of contact for our patients, the device representatives and the patients' insurance and will develop relationships with each to ensure orders and procedures are processed timely and correctly. Must have medical terminology knowledge, exceptional customer service skills, an outgoing personality, positive attitude and ability to remain focused in a busy medical practice.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Create tracking system to monitor flow of patient orders, pre-requisite needs, authorizations and scheduling Processes orders and obtains coverage authorizations from insurance carriers Add specific diagnosis codes to procedure codes according to LCD guidelines Help to rectify denials or post procedure coding/billing issues

MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Answer incoming phone calls Communication with patients, providers, payors and surgery centers/hospitals to coordinate all aspects of what is needed to complete the patient's referral for a procedure Filing and organization within an Electronic Medical Record

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education:

High School diploma required Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred

Experience:

1-2 years Healthcare scheduling Experience 1-2 years Electronic Health Record Experience. Knowledge of Athena is a plus. Proven Ability to manage and input appointments into a multi-provider scheduling system 1-2 years obtaining insurance authorizations, procedure coding, and surgery scheduling.

Other:

Attention to Detail Time Management and Prioritizing with ability to Multi-task

KEY COMPETENCIES

Patient and physician communication skills Electronic Patient Management Systems Knowledge of Health plan coverages/copays

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person