Booking Clerk, Pain Management (Per Diem)

Company: Cape Cod Healthcare Inc.
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

* Coordinates procedure rooms booking schedule with Pain Center physicians into an organized strategically planned schedule. Schedule cases in relations to organized knowledge of pain management procedures and equipment requirements.* Performs secretarial and other related duties to assist administrative and medical staff.* Verifies insurance coverage at time appointment is scheduled and again at check in.* Obtains, tracks and enters prior authorizations, referrals and any other payor prior notification requirements.* Schedules procedures in accordance with payor policies, procedures and regulations. Follows up as needed on any outstanding prior notification requirements and reschedules appointments as necessary.* Obtains patient demographic and insurance information to set up file, and any accompanying correspondence. Registers patients and post Pain Management charges that include physician services, procedures and other center services.* Schedules patients for treatment and visits to the Pain Management Center including appointments for providers, schedules laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, procedures, family psychological and physical therapy conferences and referrals.* Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages and provides information according to established policy. Processes incoming and outgoing mail.* Follows established hospital/department/unit policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.* Participates in collaborative practice meetings and PI projects.* Enters information into the EMR (Electronic Medical Record) System in an accurate and timely manner.* Accepts and process payments from patients, including but not limited to co pays, deductibles and balance due, etc. Provides receipts for payments received.* Performs other related duties as requested/directed.* Ability to read, write and communicate in English* High School Diploma or GED required* Successful completion of Medical Terminology course with a Grade C or better, or successfully pass medical terminology challenge exam with 80% or better* 1 year current patient registration experience* 1 year secretarial experience in a medical environment* Keyboarding at 30 wpm* Knowledge of third party billing* Previous scheduling experience preferred

Keywords: Cape Cod Healthcare Inc., Plymouth , Booking Clerk, Pain Management (Per Diem), Executive , Plymouth, Massachusetts