ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. Schedule new patient consultations

• Schedule all new patient consultations, from new patient intake calls funneled to team through Astera’s call center distribution. Verify information, including patient demographics and insurance information with precision.
• Ensure records have been received prior to the scheduled appointment.
• Review records on potential consultations with clinicians to ensure that patients are being scheduled in a timely manner.

II. Data entry

• Enter demographical information into the computer for all new patients.
• Obtain information on all referring physicians and enter that information into our data base (UPIN, NPI, address, fax, phone, etc.).
• Obtain and enter insurance information.
• Verify patient eligibility.
• Scan records into the system.
• Keep statistical information re: new patient visits (diagnosis, referring MD, etc.)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical terminology and medical records experience highly preferred.
• Can work closely with clinicians and outside entities.
• Well organized and have an understanding of oncology and hematology