Enhanced Scheduler - job 1 of 2

• Accountable to verify accuracy of EMPI link. Identifies and reports possible Compromised Records or Identity Theft.
• Interacts with customer to gather and verify needed registration and scheduling information.
• Accurately inputs patient demographic, insurance, and essential scheduling and admission information into the appropriate database so that billing, reporting, and analysis by facility, corporate, state, and federal agencies can be performed.
• Comprehends and provides explanation of legal documents in accordance to regulatory requirements.
• Holds financial discussion with patient or representative which includes insurance benefits, cost estimation, financial obligation, and identifying financial assistance needs.
• Articulates billing process information and maintains the stats determined reasonable for position
• Interacts between physicians, physician's office staff, and ancillary departments as needed in the interest of the patient to obtain orders and diagnosis for patients.
• Provides customers with information concerning examination content and pre-examination instructions including preps and timetables providing way-finding as needed.
• Coordinates appointments for patients between multiple locations in the system.
• Documents discussions with patients by entering detailed notes in the appropriate software, and ensures accurate record keeping for any follow up needed.
• Satisfies all Intermountain requirements regarding procedural, operational, and compliance training and updates.
• Greets patient/clients in person and on the phone while upholding Intermountin's mission, vision, and values, responding with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
• Maintains expected productivity, quality, and department standards.
• Tactfully handles difficult situations with unhappy customers applying Healing Commitment principles to achieve positive service recovery.
• May lead, mentor, and/or train new employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. - OR - Two years of medical admitting, billing, collection, scheduling, or insurance experience,
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing multiple tasks or priorities.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and calendaring programs.
• Demonstrated typing proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in time sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated independent and critical decision making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• Bi-lingual - Spanish speaking
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Versed in CPT/ICD codes
• Two years of experience working with patient access or two years of experience in and extensive knowledge in the health insurance industry (Commercial Insurances, Medicare, and Medicaid); health claims billing or Third Party contracts.