Enhanced Scheduler

Job Essentials

• Verifies accuracy of EMPI link.
• Identifies and reports possible Compromised Records or Identity Theft.
• Interacts with customer to gather and verify needed registration and scheduling information.
• Accurately inputs patient demographic, insurance, and essential scheduling and admission information into the appropriate database.
• Comprehends and provides explanation of legal documents in accordance to regulatory requirements.
• Holds financial discussion with patient or representative which includes insurance benefits, cost estimation, financial obligation, and identifying financial assistance needs.
• Articulates billing process information and maintains the stats determined reasonable for position.
• Interacts between physicians, physician's office staff, and ancillary departments as needed in the interest of the patient to obtain orders and diagnosis for patients.
• Provides customers with information concerning examination content and pre-examination instructions including preps and timetables providing way-finding as needed.
• Congnitions and coordinates appointments for patients between multiple locations in the system.
• Documents discussions with patients by entering detailed notes in the software, and ensures accurate record keeping for any follow up needed.
• Satisfies all Intermountain requirements regarding procedural, operational, and compliance training and updates.
• Greets patient/clients in person and on the phone while upholding Intermountain mission, vision, and values, responding with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
• Maintains expected productivity, quality, and department standards.
• Tactfully handles difficult situations with unhappy customers applying Healing Commitment principles to achieve positive service recovery.
• May lead, mentor, and/or train new employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and calendaring programs.
• Demonstrated typing proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in time sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated independent and critical decision making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual - Spanish speaking.
• Versed in CPT/ICD codes.
• Two years of experience working with patient access or two years of experience in and extensive knowledge in the health insurance industry (Commercial Insurances, Medicare, and Medicaid); health claims billing or Third Party contracts.

Physical Requirements

• Interact with others requiring the employee to communicate information.
• Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read computer monitors and documents.

Benefits

Intermountain Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.