PT Financial Access Specialist CS

About the role

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Patient Financial Access Specialist - Clinical Scheduling functions as the liaison between the referring physician and the patient in managing appointment, procedure and surgery scheduling across multiple departments. This individual works in collaboration with patients, physicians, nurse professionals and YM/NEMG in order to accurately manage and make decisions related to the sequencing of complex physician and surgery scheduling. Schedules patients for surgery and coordinates operating rooms, schedules of surgeons, equipment and assistants needed for the procedure. Is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field in order to comply with scheduling requirements and distribute pre and post -operative information to patients. Communicates directly with the patient and /or the referring physician office to ensure instructions, preparations or laboratory test requirements prior to the procedure/appointment have been met. Coordinates multiple patient appointments and manages patient and insurance demographics to ensure appropriate reimbursement for services provided. A major focus in completing these responsibilities will rely on the individual 's attention to