Central Scheduler

Company: Loma Linda University Medical Center
Location: San Bernardino
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Access Center Operations (Full-time, Day Shift) -

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork and wholeness.

The Central Scheduler is responsible for professionally answering incoming calls for the Access Center in order to provide a variety of services through utilizing state-of-the-art telecommunications and computer information systems. Accurately coordinates the scheduling and pre-registration, insurance eligibility, and benefits for both hospital and physician practice services. Assists the patient by explaining insurance eligibility status and plan benefits, assigns appropriate referral/authorization based on insurance requirements, for patients of all reimbursement types, and provides day of service instructions for scheduled appointments. Provides general caller transfers and registration for a variety of classes, programs and events, physician to physician communication, general public information for LLUH marketing lead initiatives, physician referral services and point of service collections. Ensure appointments and pre-registration activities are completed efficiently and within performance expectations; maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction, friendliness and professionalism. Performs other duties as needed.

High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum one year of call handling experience in a customer service, sales environment, or clinical experience required; preferably three year of experience in Healthcare in a customer service call center.

Experience with various insurance products preferred (managed care, Medi-Cal, Medicare, commercial insurances and California Children's Services). Able to keyboard 35 wpm. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g. Outlook, Epic, Jabber). Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Additional Information

* Organization: Loma Linda Unv Shared Services
* Employee Status: Regular
* Schedule: Full-time
* Shift: Day Job

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