Director, Case Management
Med-Metrix · Brooklyn, NY · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
The Physician Scheduler will coordinate a variety of operational support services, providing assistance to Physician Advisors, clients, and the management team while handling daily office needs and general administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
- Schedule peer-to-peer (concurrent denial) calls with medical insurance payers and Physician Advisors
- Update payer contact activity and scheduling status within the Physician Advisory Portal
- Maintain client, Physician Advisor, and contact records across internal systems
- Coordinate communication between Physician Advisors, payers, and clients via phone, email, and virtual meetings
- Support the onboarding of new Physician Advisors, including documentation, equipment coordination, training logistics, and follow-up
- Assist with the development and documentation of standardized processes and procedures
- Provide operational support to remote Physician Advisors, including EMR access setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, supporting data collection, reporting, and special projects
- Present updates and information during team meetings as needed
- Manage incoming calls, correspondence, mail, and other administrative communications
- Process and resolve returned or undeliverable mail within client systems
- Coordinate calendar management and expense reporting for Physician Advisory leadership
- Use, protect, and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
- Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times
- Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum necessary to perform assigned duties
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1-2 years of administrative experience required
- 1-2 years of medical terminology knowledge required
- Knowledge of healthcare administration a plus
- Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Adept at using standard computer hardware, email, and internet resources
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization
- Strong problem-solving and creative skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-oriented approach
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working Conditions
- Must possess a smartphone or electronic device capable of downloading applications for multifactor authentication and security purposes
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:
- Move around the work area
- Sit
- Perform manual tasks
- Operate tools and other office equipment such as computers, computer peripherals, and telephones
- Extend arms
- Kneel
- Talk and hear
Mental Demands
- Follow directions
- Collaborate with others
- Handle stress
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.