Description:
Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.
Title:
Producer Scheduler - NH Plastics - Westport, CT - Full time - Monday - Friday - 8:30am - 5:00pm
Summary:
This position manages the scheduling and rescheduling of intricate clinical and high profitable procedures which equate to 4000 surgeries annually, 2000 endoscopy cases, and 300 EP services. Performs functions of the Patient Advocate B by providing advanced level clerical and administrative support and coordinates the patient care activities for physician practice operations. Schedules and manages pre-operative testing and post-op appointments, as well as, manages the approval process for self- pay patients needing surgery and procedures. Incorrect scheduling and managing the reschedules impacts the organization finacially by resulting in the loss of cases. Reports into the Practice Administrator.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates and schedules appointments and obtains authorizations for testing, referrals, surgical procedures, hospital procedures, hospital admissions.
Reconciles money and financial reports for daily office deposit.
Coordinates and maintains physician schedules including; meetings, teaching, inpatient rounding.
Completes audits and assists with tracking and reporting of information as needed.
Schedules and re-schedules as needed, high-end procedures and/or surgeries.
Manages monthly/yearly schedules as related to Hospital block times and OR coordination.
Daily contact with Financial Clearance Department to assist patients with prior authorizations, self pay packages, and payments options.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Skills Experience
Required:
MS Outlook, Excel, data entry, excellent communication (verbal and written), Medical office experience.
Minimum Experience: three years
Desired: Medical procedure scheduling.
Other Information
Salary Range: $18.13 - $34.50 Hourly
