Practice Scheduling Associate - HCA PM

Job Description:

Coordinate patient surgery according to assigned surgeon's schedule and location. Organize and complete patient information for billing and documentation purposes.

Job Responsibility:

• Coordinate surgical procedures for two (2) to three (3) physicians.
• Print patient demographics and clinical information relevant to procedure(s) being performed
• Review and verify patient insurance eligibility and coverage to determine appropriate location for procedures and any out-of-pocket patient responsibility due to applicable co-pay or deductible.
• Complete appropriate insurance authorizations/verifications including appeals to various insurance companies to ensure payment
• Always adhere to HIPAA Guidelines, at all times.
• Secure all required medical clearances and fax or e-mail to surgical center prior to scheduled surgery date.
• Obtain information and ask open-ended questions to obtain results.
• Supply clinical notes and documentation as needed to secure pre-authorization for surgery.
• Schedule surgery with hospital or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
• Communicate details of surgery with patient verbally and in writing.
• Assemble pre-surgical patient packet and mail to patient.
• Coordinate all required pre-surgical testing (PST), diagnostic testing (CT/MRI/X-Ray) is scheduled and communicated to the patient.
• Coordinate (schedule) post-operative appointment with patient within appropriate timeframe.
• Complete all required forms and requested required by surgery center.
• Fax or e-mail required booking forms to appropriate surgery center.

Job Qualification:

• Minimum high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Minimum two years' experience as a surgical coordinator/practice scheduling associate, preferred

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).