University Of Southern California Los Angeles , CA 90009
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Scheduling Coordinator schedules patient appointment/follow ups and/or surgeries as appropriate in the assigned unit/clinic. Obtains authorizations and pre-authorization for services to be rendered. Schedules ancillary appointments as necessary for patients. Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointments/follow up and/or surgery including x-rays and pertinent lab work. Makes arrangements for any special equipment as needed. Reviews and codes charge slips for patient care services and/or surgical services rendered. Maintains files and records, including supporting documentation for insurance claims. Maintains master appointment/surgery calendar for physician(s). Oversees equipment and office supply inventory. Reads all incoming mail, prioritizing and distributing as appropriate. The Scheduling Coordinator acts as a liaison with other departments and physician office staff and arranges for all necessary support services and equipment needed for a case.
Registers patients, schedules patient appointments and surgeries/procedures and provides courteous reception in the clinic. Collects co-pays, answers phones, verifies insurance, and checks patient in/out. Obtains authorizations and pre-authorizations for surgical services. Schedules ancillary appointments as necessary for patients. Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to surgery including imaging and pertinent lab work. Makes arrangements for any special equipment as needed. Reviews and codes charge slips for patient care services and/or surgical services rendered. Maintains files and records, including supporting documentation for insurance claims. Maintains master surgery calendar for physician(s). Oversees equipment and office supply inventory. Reads all incoming mail, prioritizing and distributing as appropriate. Various office duties including but not limited to filing and sorting. Must work with any and every physician in the clinic as necessary. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties:
Required Qualifications:
Req High school or equivalent
Req Excellent customer service.
Req Excellent time management skills.
Req Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Req Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology.
Req Knowledgeable and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of patient and client
Req Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members.
Preferred Qualifications:
Required Licenses/Certifications:
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $34.18. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
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