Scheduling Coordinator

Scheduling Coordinator II | Boston Childrens Hospital Position Summary/Department Summary: Schedules patients in multiple areas for appointments or procedures. Collects, verifies, and records required information, screens patients according to departmental policies, and enters information accurately into hospital and departmental computer systems. Registers and checks in patients and monitors the workflow in the waiting room. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls and performs general office support. May complete work necessary for pre-authorizations and/or referrals. Communicates effectively and promotes teamwork. Key Responsibilities: Schedules appointments/procedures across the enterprise in multiple areas, coordinating with the providers, locations, and families, following department scheduling guidelines. Responds to patient's concerns and needs, offering possible appointment options such as location and time. Enters appropriate information in hospital IT systems and coordinates care with interpreter services, when necessary. Collects, verifies, records and processes patient demographics, insurance/payment and referral information required for patient appointments in accordance with HIPAA approved procedures. Enters the correct CPT codes to describe examinations and ICD-9/10 codes to facilitate the authorization process. Screens patients for potential contraindications for examination and/or location according to area needs, escalating questions and issues appropriately. Accurately fills out paper and/or electronic screening forms, when needed. Updates screening/scheduling information, when necessary. Answers, screens and routes telephone calls in a courteous and respectful manner following departmental guidelines. Records and forwards messages and triages calls for urgent information or services. Responds to requests for routine information or assistance within scope of knowledge and authority. Creates registration and performs check-in for patients in EPIC. Performs responsibilities of the receptionist in the area, assuring that patients are greeted in a timely manner and monitors the activities in the waiting room. Works with others to promote and encourage each person's contribution on the interdisciplinary team toward achieving optimal patient goals and outcomes. Provides exceptional care, exceptional service. Should be able to work independently with some supervision. Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00am -4:30pm Hybrid - 2 days/week in either Boston or Needham office Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Diploma / GED required Experience: One (1) year healthcare admin experience