Scheduling Specialist

Administrative Support This is an administrative support position with responsibility for specified appointment scheduling and benefit verification duties within the medical practice of Cardiovascular Specialists of Central Maryland, a practice pod of Johns Hopkins Regional Physicians LLC. Key responsibilities include: Obtains complete registration information, including initial information for new patients and updated information for returning patients via telephone appointment scheduling process. Verifies patient insurance information and eligibility as determined by practice scheduling protocols. Receives and/or obtains authorizations, referrals and other pre-service approvals for scheduled patient appointments and procedures as determined by insurance carrier requirements and practice scheduling protocols. Schedules new and return patient appointments within physicians' scheduling guidelines and established practice protocols. Flags patient appointment cancellations, no-shows, and appointment refusals in the patient's electronic chart according to established Practice protocols. Assists in rescheduling patients due to physician schedule changes as needed. Contacts patients by phone to schedule return visits or diagnostic tests as directed. Obtains needed medical records for new patients and consults for upcoming appointments to be abstracted by cardiac techs and/or reviewed by physician. Provides coverage for front desk receptionist staff as needed. Minimum qualifications include: Minimum of a high school degree. Vocational training in medical receptionist and medical billing preferred. One to two years experience in healthcare/medical practice preferred. Excellent customer relations skills in dealing with multiple publics, including patients, families, other physicians' offices, insurance carriers, co-workers, etc.. Knowledge and understanding of third party insurance carrier regulations and billing procedures, including managed care plans and referral procedures/requirements. Knowledge of medical terminology to assist in completion of job duties desirable. Salary range: Minimum 24.00/hour - Maximum 28.00/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority. The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.