Posted:
3/27/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Jackson, Mississippi, United States ⋅ Mississippi, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/
license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Bachelor's degree plus one (1) year of directly related experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.
Knowledge of office procedures. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Skill in the use of computers and relevant software applications. Ability to work in a team environment. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Responsibilities
Serves as lead scheduler. Coaches, trains, and educates other staff members as required. Assists with hiring process as needed.
Maintains current and up to date knowledge of patient scheduling software, policies and procedures for pre-registration, registration, and scheduling patient appointments.
Pre-registers all new patients, scheduling appointments and/or procedures with 95% accuracy.
Obtains demographic data for the referring physician when patient is scheduled, including reason for visit, and documents reason.
Utilizes access resource guidelines/scheduling protocols to determine need for financial counseling.
Identifies strategies to improve operational efficiency of the scheduling process. Continues the ongoing educational and training process to keep current on pre-registration processes, registration, business operations, and payor contract interpretation skills.
Develops customized reports.
Interfaces with information systems and/or outside vendors to troubleshoot and resolve system and software problems and to evaluate future requirements.
Confers with patient’s insurance company to verify resources, insurance or federal program eligibility, and benefits prior to patient arrival, with 95% accuracy. Updates referrals and approvals prior to patient’s arrival.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travel to offsite locations, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking.
Website: https://umc.edu/
Headquarter Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1955
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Debt Financing
Industries: Education ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical