The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for providing quality customer service on a timely basis and interacting with clients to ensure services are accurately scheduled. Responsible for communication and documentation between a wide customer base to include but not limited to, Insurance Carriers, Provider Offices, Attorney Offices and Injured Workers (Claimant)
Outcome/Results
The successful incumbent ensures that all Scheduling requirements are met in a timely and accurate manner ensuring that quantitative results are met without sacrificing qualitative results.
Key Responsibilities
Delivers quality Customer Service from initial request for service until completion of end product
Adheres to client protocols and jurisdictional regulations including appropriate documentation of same
Ensures all referrals have been entered and cases created accurately
Schedules exams with physician offices and enters date and times through office operating system
Communicates with clients, physicians and claimants/attorney regarding appointment scheduling, appointment changes, no shows and cancellations.
Prepares and sends exam notification letters, cancellation letters, no show letters daily
When required, responsible for initiating and follow up of prompt pre-payment to providers
Coordinates ancillary services such as transportation/translation as requested, following customer protocol
Performs appointment reminder calls and appointment follow up calls as necessary
Contacts appropriate agencies or persons for the purpose of verifying information
Handles incoming and outgoing calls effectively and efficiently meeting client standards/protocols
Ability to efficiently and accurately manage high volume of emails in a timely manner
Communicates immediately with Supervisor with regard to any client concerns
Operates company software and equipment
Enters data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information into system via keyboard
Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task without compromising extreme attention to detail
Communicates using correct English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions while adhering to prescribed departmental routines
Proficiency with imaging/scanning documents
Maintains confidentiality and discretion as a general rule
Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
Interacts professionally with other employees as well as clients
Has a clear and concise understanding, and adheres to, guidelines as they relate to HIPAA, Conflict of Interest, and Ethics
Understands current URAC standards as appropriate to job functions
Key Competencies/Skills/Abilities
HS Diploma or equivalent
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Excellent communication skills-verbal and written
Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively
Ability to accept and apply constructive feedback
Background & Experience
HS Diploma or equivalent
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Excel
Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
Ability to speak and hear
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
The employee may be required to walk
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)