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ID #8090548
State California
City Irwindale
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source City of Hope
Showed 2021-01-11
Date 2021-01-12
Deadline 2021-03-13
Category Et cetera
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Patient Referral Specialst III

California, Irwindale 00000 Irwindale USA

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About City of Hope City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 6000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research. City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation’s leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment. Position Summary Responsible for the scheduling of patients for initial physician, administrative, and diagnostic testing appointment for New Patients as applicable. Creates corresponding visit in registration and ensures visit are linked with authorization and financial clearance completed. Provides patients with itinerary of future appointments and instruction as applicable. Ensures patient safety using positive patient identification protocol and obtains the appropriate consents. Assist patients with obtaining records, slides and other materials required for their initial visit. Provides accurate and timely communication with physicians and clinical staff in regards to records and imaging status. Provide clerical and scheduling support to the clinical staff. Key Responsibilities include: Screens telephone calls appropriately and expeditiously. Identifies and resolves issues at point of service and refers most difficult inquires to Patient Referral Services Clinical Nurse, or Departmental Management.

Assists the Patient Referral Services Department in efficiently processing new patients and acquainting them with the City of Hope system.

Creates appropriate outpatient visit for incoming new patients. Ensures all the appropriate information re: demographics, guarantor, diagnosis, and insurance is correct prior to the initial visit

Processes and documents the updated verification of insurance using an on-line insurance verification system. Reports results of insurance verification to clinical and financial staff. Enters insurance into registration system.

Maintains thorough knowledge of managed care and governmental payers.

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Refers patients to financial counselors to resolve insurance or payments issues.

Accepts, denies, and closes cases in registration system as directed by clinical staff

Schedules patient appointments for clinic and /or diagnostic services as directed. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the flow of the patient scheduling process within the paper and electronic environments. As applicable, collaborates with other departments to schedule complex appointment types.

Demonstrates accuracy and completeness in scheduling patient appointments. Escalates issues regarding scheduling in a timely manner to supervisor as applicable.

Assures that the correct pre-registration visit encounter type is linked to the scheduled appointment.

Ensures authorizations of services are entered into EPIC prior to confirmation call to patient

Provides patients with appointment information and all necessary documents needed for new patient appointment

Receives and manages phone calls from patients and departments regarding patient appointments.

Contacts patients who fail to show for scheduled appointments. Reschedules appointments as directed and indicates reason for cancellation.

Assures use of positive patient identification to assure accuracy

Ensures Medicare MSP are completed as required

Coordinates to ensure reports, diagnostic testing, biopsy slides, and any other pertinent material is received before initial visit. Documents and communicates receipt of materials on clinical forms and scheduling system

Assists patient with the collection of outside medical records needed for their initial visit. Ensures that necessary data is received prior to the appointment. Follows up on missing materials as requested.

Communicates and follows up with and notifies outside facilities of testing required before appointment at the medical center.

Scans documents into patient electronic medical record. Performs a daily QC of scanned documents

Verifies appointment schedules and directs or escorts patients as appropriate.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of computer capabilities and functions in EPIC, Salesforce, and all necessary programs

Maintains appropriate level of productivity for work performed.

Maintains appropriate level of accuracy for work performed.

Maintains departmental record and files for efficient operations, including online web applications. Assists with identification of trends and issues as it relates to marketing, public announcements, and factors affecting Patient Access.

Properly documents all necessary notes and information into EPIC and Salesforce enabling easy transition for others covering the workspace.

Maintains thorough knowledge of various sections within the department in order to provide assistance and back-up coverage when necessary.

Investigates and/or ensures that questions and requests for information are responded to in a timely and professional manner. Receives, handles, and transfer phone calls and messages within the department promptly and courteously.

Communicates and interprets patient and family needs and problems to the specialty team. Serves as liaison with hospital staff and personnel from other departments to coordinate the work of the department and its staff to facilitate providing care and services to patients.

Assures that a positive service image is projected in all encounters with patients, visitors, and department staff. Greets patients and visitors, ascertains needs, and directs appropriately.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan. Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

QualificationsBasic education, experience and skills required for consideration: High School or equivalent

Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements.

Three years medical office clerical or customer service experience. Certification or degree may substitute for minimum experience requirements

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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