Scheduling Assistant

Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Summary



GENERAL SUMMARY



This position is responsible for scheduling patient procedures and diagnostic testing in multiple medical centers. This position requires the collection of accurate demographic, insurance and diagnostic data elements. This position also requires a broad knowledge of Cardiology scheduling, registration and payer requirements necessary to secure payment.







ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Responsible for scheduling complex procedures including Stress Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Coronary Angiography (CTA), Cardiac Cath, Cardioversion, Electrophysiology Procedure (EP) Studies, Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with cardioversion, Patent Foramen (PFO), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure, Rental Stent, Pericardiocentesis, Carotid Stent, Peripheral Angiogram (AIRO), Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Removal, CardioMEMS, Valvuloplasty, Pacemaker & Generator change, Loop Recorder Implants & removals, Ablation procedures. Tilt Table, Watchman procedures & coordination of Tranocatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures with the TAVR MA for all Cardiology providers, obtain authorization when necessary. Procedures will be updated in EPIC, snap board and provider outlook calendars. Non-Complex scheduling including echo, holter, echo w/bubbles, definity (contrast) echo, stress echo, lexiscan, myoview, exercise echo, dobutamine echo, arterial Doppler, CTA abdominal aorta with runoff, CT, duplex ultrasound of abdominal vessels, ultrasound venous lower extremity, & cardiac MRI.
  
  
• Assist with scheduling calls, managing EPIC work ques and in-basket messages, provide check out support, managing recall, & clinic travel as needed for all Cardiology providers. Completes and updates all forms including but not limited to patient demographic, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA), Patient Provider Agreement (PPA), Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) and consent for treatment.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  
  
  Adhere to established scheduling guidelines.
  
  
  
  Provide instructions to the patient regarding required preparation.
  
  
  
  All other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS
  
  
  
  High School Diploma or GED
  
  
  
  Associates Degree preferred
  
  
  
  Additional courses in medical terminology preferred
  
  
  
  One year medical office experience in a Medical Center or similar setting required.
  
  
  
  Previous Cardiology experience preferred.
  
  
  
  Phone, listening, and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
  
  
  
  Windows PC and Internet experience is required.
  
  
  
  Ability to work well in a team environment - cover coworker duties as needed, participate in department teams, offer suggestions for work flow improvement.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Midland , Scheduling Assistant, Other , Midland, Michigan