Ambulatory Services Representative III-U

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The incumbent is responsible for coordinating all the functions and activities related to patient access including, but not limited to: operation room (O.R.) scheduling, front end customer service, patient registration, insurance/coverage verification, appointment scheduling, charge entry, and a variety of administrative duties in support of department (such as coordination of physician credentialing, handling forms, phones, filing, making appointments, photocopying, faxing, mailings, letters, reports, etc.). Position: Ambulatory Services Representative III-U: Department: Otolaryngology: Schedule: Full Time: ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Primarily responsible for Surgical scheduling for all departmental cases including all pre-op appointments and other applicable procedure scheduling. Processes prior authorization and pre-certification work lists and reconciliations for operative cases (elective, urgent and emergent). Coordinates medical clearance documentation. Manages physician OR calendars. Manages OR block time and ensures utilization is maximized. Cancels blocks within 30 days. Notifies Pre-Surgical Services of changes in physicians or patients' schedu...