Medical Scheduling Coordinator At Lifeline Vascular Care, we provide the highest quality, most comprehensive and up-to-date care for our patients. Our employees are talented, passionate health care professionals who know how to provide excellent patient care and customer service. We look for people who have a strong work ethic with a positive outlook and team-work attitude with the skills to match. We are seeking a qualified Medical Scheduler for immediate placement in our Vascular Access Center, located in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will have 1 year experience in a healthcare setting. The Medical Scheduling Coordinator schedule patient appointments, coordinate the patient intake process and provide administrative support to the center. This is a challenging, fast-pace job with Monday to Friday schedule, NO nights and weekend shifts. Access Center hours Monday - Friday, 7 am to 4 pm. Our employees enjoy a great work/life balance and a highly supportive team environment. We offer competitive pay of $24-$28 per hour commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package including the following: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Basic Life and Disability Insurance Whole Life, Group Accident and Hospital Indemnity Flexible Spending Account or HSA available 401(k) with Employer match Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan Employment at Lifeline Vascular Care is contingent on successful completion of pre-employment screening and background check. Responsibilities and Duties: Verifies insurance eligibility, obtains PCP referrals and authorizations for each insurance the patient has in advance of every appointment and documents communication with insurance companies in the scheduling system. Correctly selects appropriate insurance payors in the patient's electronic chard and prioritizes accurately for billing. Works closely with the ROPS department on billing. Verifies and enters accurate patient demographic information into the scheduling system. Schedules appointments to maximize patient service and optimize patient schedule. Prioritizes incoming referrals and accommodates same day emergency add-on procedures. Provides appointment reminder calls in advance of appointments and track no-show or cancellations. Completes patient registration and check-in procedures. Serves as liaison between physicians and referring facilities ensuring medical procedure results are forwarded to dialysis facility and or referring physician. Performs administrative support activities including answering and routing calls, correspondence, filing, faxing, mailing Participates in community education activities and programs Other duties as assigned. Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies Assist in scheduling patients for vascular access procedures and provide assistance in transporting patients within the center Participate in community education activities regarding the Access Center Experience: Access Center Coordinator : 1 years (Preferred) Lifeline provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Lifeline Vascular Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Please submit resume on our online application site. Requirements Highschool Diploma Required One year experience in a healthcare or medical billing office Intermediate to advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to multi-task and manage time to complete various duties with busy in-coming phone lines and hold times with insurance companies Provide exceptional customer service Ability to deal with confidential information and issues involving discretion and judgement Works with others in a cooperative and supportive manner Displays patience and compassion in all patient interactions |
| Location | San Diego, California |