Central Scheduling Specialist

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Norwell, MA, USA
In-Office
17-23 Hourly
Junior
Healthtech
The Role
Schedules outpatient hospital services, completes patient preregistration, verifies insurance benefits, obtains authorizations, estimates and collects payments, coordinates interpreter and transportation services, and explains appointment preparation requirements. The role provides end-to-end customer service, maintains 98% registration accuracy, uses scheduling and eCashiering systems, resolves issues appropriately, and collaborates with authorization teams. Strong medical terminology, computer, communication, customer service, problem-solving, and insurance knowledge are required.
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If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number:

R-23698

Facility:

LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:

SSH Reception Services

Status:

Full time

Budgeted Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Responsible for focusing on the outpatient experience as patients enter the hospital relative to pre services functions and hospitality. This includes, at a minimum, scheduling and pre registration.

Compensation Pay Range:

$17.42 - $23.45

Essential Functions

1. Book appointments for services at South Shore Hospital (SSH). Booking may be done with the patient, physician, physician’s office or by fax

a. Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers, owning entire process from beginning to end, but not limited to: Patient Payment Estimation, Scheduling Appointments, Collection of co-pays, Provision of Interpreter Services, Provision of transportation.
b. Will insure that patient has a complete understanding of tests scheduled and any preps that are necessary.
c. Accurate pre registration of all patients accounts (meets department standard of 98% accuracy on all registrations).
d. Is efficient using all scheduling software for all appt types.
2. Responsible for all verification of insurance benefits for all accounts.

a. Retrieves all authorizations as necessary
b. Can determine co-pays and collect them using eCashiering program
c. Will coordinate with the Authorization team
d. Knows when to escalate issues appropriately to higher level( Team Leader)

Essential Functions (Cont.)
I. Technology and Learning

a. Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
b. Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.
Medical Terminology. Strong computer skills. Strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated skills in customer service. Knowledge of health insurance requirements. Able to demonstate problem solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to work in a team setting.
Minimum Education - Preferred
High school diploma, two (2) years of college preferred.
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum one (1) year admitting experience to become proficient.

Monday - Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Skills Required

  • High school diploma
  • Two years of college
  • At least one year of admitting experience
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Knowledge of health insurance requirements
  • Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to work in a team setting
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The Company
HQ: South Weymouth, MA
6,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1922

What We Do

South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, independent health system offering primary, specialty, hospital, emergency, and urgent care services to the South Shore community.

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