What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler position at Catholic Health?
St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.
St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.
Job Details
The Medical scheduler will be working at NY Cardiology a leading cardiovascular medical group, is affiliated with nationally renowned St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center®. Based in East Hills, the facility offers a broad range of expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of all types of cardiovascular disease.
Responsibilities:
- The Scheduler will be responsible for obtaining prior authorizations/referrals as required by insurance companies for testing procedures
- Performs daily scheduling of diagnostic testing in correlation with other departments.
- Prepares and reconciles patient charts and maintains medical records.
- Obtains and enters valid insurance information and patient demographics into the system.
- Maintains communication between physician practices when scheduling testing patients.
- Responsible for customer service related activities in regard to insurance issues.
- Maintains open communication with patients regarding testing schedules and insurance correspondence in a timely efficient manner.
Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED Required
- Current ICD-9/CPT coding knowledge and medical terminology preferred.
- Experience working in a medical practice is preferred
Salary Range
USD $23.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and, it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Salary : $24 - $30
