Patient Coordinator Scheduler

Job Requisition: REQ2614

Employment Type: Full Time 

Shift: Day shift 

Hours Per Week: 40 hours

Hiring Range : $17.17-$22.32 

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:
• Gathers necessary demographic, insurance and clinical information from patient and enters into appropriate database. Seeks appropriate resources to resolve issues   about the type, date or location of prescribed procedures.
• Schedules patient procedures in a manner that most efficiently utilizes the patient's time and clinical resources. Coordinates and communicates schedules.
• Assists with coordination of activities related to insurance pre-certification/authorization.
• Provides counseling to patient, participant or their representative regarding pre-service requirements and instructions.Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

Complexity of Work:
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Education:

• High school diploma/ GED