Scheduler/Cardiology

Company: Sovah Health - Danville
Location: Danville
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

SOVAH Health - DanvilleWorks with physicians, nursing, and patients to schedule outside testing/appointments. Completes required paperwork for pre-authorizations and pre-certifications. -Schedule surgeries, radiology test and special procedures for patients as ordered by providers (radiology biopsies, Pet Scans, Stat radiological test) and schedules post op appointments as needed.Records surgery cases in surgeons' scheduling book.Pre-certs surgeries, including those performed in the office; works with providers to code diagnosis and procedures as needed for pre-certs.Faxes Radiology test to Radiology scheduler and monitors appointments so follow-up appointments can be scheduled.Schedules clearance appointments and monitors to make sure approval is received.Makes referrals to specialists and monitors to make sure patients receive an appointment.Provides patients with instructions for surgery, pre-op and radiology tests, etc.Calls insurance companies for allowable amounts so patients are aware of their pre-payment obligations.Coordinates benefits with insurance companies specific to the clinic specialty (Surgeries, Allergy testing, Hearing Aids, Office procedures, Radiological testing).Job Requirements:Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredSome college preferredRequired SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required SkillsMicrosoft Office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and preferably Access.Minimum Work ExperienceTwo years of experience coordinating and scheduling medical procedures requiredLifePoint Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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