Central Scheduling and Authorization Representative

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Central Scheduling Supervisor, performs scheduling, pre-registration, insurance verification, patient financial responsibility and precerts on all applicable patients. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service and Trust). ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Works closely with all departments to accurately obtain all applicable information for inpatients, observations, surgeries, and specific outpatient testing such as radiological procedures. The purpose of this function is to pre-register and verify all insurance pertaining to the patient’s account to ensure proper payment. - Has the ability to efficiently and effectively work with physician office personnel to provide the patient via the office call the appropriate test at a suitable time. Obtains treatment order, diagnosis, authorization and MD signature. Facilitates collection of prior to patient presentation. - Uses the scheduling module of the hospital information system to make timely and accurate entries into the system. - Pre-registers, organizes and distributes all needed information and materials to surgery pre-op. - Ensures that payment ar...