Patient Scheduler I- PMG Surgery Phone Center - Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Overview:

NOW HIRING A Patient Scheduler I- PMG Surgery Phone Center 

*Coordinates the encounter or episode process for our patients and consumers by performing activities related to patient scheduling
*Accuracy in scheduling is paramount in performance
*Responsible for providing excellent patient experience
*Illustrate insurance contract requirement knowledge and use of tools to respond to provider network questions
*Secure prior authorization or referral in applicable situations
*Use on-line tools to validate eligibility of coverage for presenting patients
*Provides comfort rounding and communicates delays with exceptional patient experience tools
*Other duties as assigned

How you belong matters here.

We value our employees' differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. From Information Technology to Food Services and beyond, our non-clinical employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

Why Join Us

• Full Time - Exempt: No
• Job is based Presbyterian Hospital
• Work hours: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday
• Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.

Qualifications:

Academic Preparation:
*High school or equivalent

Experience:
*A minimum of nine (9) months of work experiences in office, healthcare or customer service environment is required.
*Must pass EPIC competency for Registration at completion of Epic Clerical Training class.

Abilities:
*Performs appointment scheduling for patient via the telephone or in person to include testing, procedures and clinician appointments
*Coordinates advanced scheduling visit types to include physicians, APCs, resources and technicians

*Pass annual competency exam for all areas of responsibility.
*Attend Quarterly MSO meetings.
*Attend Staff meetings
*Attend Employee Forums

Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
Customer Service and Caring Practices:
*Achieve exceptional patient experience for patients and patient families by using CARES, AIDET and EPE tools.
*Addresses and attempts to appropriately resolve complaints in the moment by using key words at key times
*Ability to manage conflict and appropriately request the help of a supervisor when needed
*Round with patients waiting to insure their comfort and to inform of delays when applicable

Encounter Components:
*Performs the patient scheduling process and validating accurate patient demographics
*Guide informed dialogue with patients and patients representatives regarding in-network coverages (respecting CDS and RDS guidelines)
*Set patient expectations regarding Prior Authorization, Referrals and out of pocket expenses

Financial Accountabilities:
Refers as appropriate to on site Financial Advocate, or for uninsured to the Financial Advocacy Center

*Message Management:
*Formulates complete and accurate telephone encounter messages and routes to the appropriate Epic in-basket pool to support operational aspects of patient care.

Medical Record Components:
*Instructs patients on the Release of Information process and insure a fully completed ROI Form is submitted to Health Information Management for incoming or outgoing records

Patient Relations
*Comprehend quality service connection to patient satisfaction and reimbursement
*Participate in metric goals for telephones performance metrics, TSF and abandonment rate
*Perform confirmation calls when applicable to include directions and instructions as required by the visit type

Patient Safety
*Respond quickly to patients showing distress. Follow guidelines set forth by the Clinic Manger to alert the clinical team. Assist in any manner the clinic team directs.
*Ensure scheduling area/office, waiting area and walkways are clear of any unnecessary items and are clean and neat.
*Report any concern that may create a safety issue.
*Annual competency completion of Clerical Staff during a Code Blue

Quality Improvement:
*Perform assigned patient care responsibilities, which may include:
Appointment reminder calls
Rescheduling
Evaluate provider schedules and take appropriate action to ensure accuracy and efficiency per guidelines

C.A.R.E.S Behaviors:
Demonstrates CARES behaviors of Collaborate, be Accountable, Respect, Engage and Serve to all whom you encounter.

Benefits:

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness
Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

Inclusion and Diversity
Our culture is one of knowing and respecting our patients, members, and each other. We capture this in our Promise and CARES commitments.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to:USD $21.48/Hr.Compensation Disclaimer:The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.