Scheduling Coordinator I (Behavioral Psych-Fairmount) bei Kennedy Krieger Institute
Kennedy Krieger Institute · Baltimore, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Baltimore
The Scheduling Coordinator I will collect patient and treatment information, estimate deposit requirements, provide cost estimates, determine patient liability, establish payment arrangements, and coordinate payment arrangement information for outpatient and day programs with non-par payer sources.
$2,500 Hiring Incentive
Responsibilities:- Schedules new and follow-up patient appointments.
- Answers phones, directs calls as needed, takes messages, returns calls to answer inquires/questions, and provides accurate and timely follow-up.
- Ensures that new and follow-up appointments are confirmed prior to the date of service.
- Continually monitor scheduling in Outlook and EPIC. Move patient appointments if necessary to maintain the highest level of efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Maintain and update scheduling calendars for all providers.
- Tracks all new and follow-up patients using the scheduling system and work with providers and other Care Centers to ensure proper scheduling related to patient needs.
- Maintain regular contact with patients, clinics, and departments regarding pending appointments including follow-up activity. Respond to patients, families, and clinic issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide administrative support to patients and clinical staff. Seek assistance from the supervisor, as appropriate, when seeking solutions to patient issues.
- Maintain a general and updated understanding of insurance requirements as they relate to the Care Center.
- Retrieve and assess system information related to insurance authorization for patient services from the Insurance Verification Team.
- Collect, track, and process quality improvement and patient tracking data as needed.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate or higher degree in human services, healthcare administration, or related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE: |
- 1-3 years’ experience with patient registration, scheduling, and/or coordinating patient services required.