<p>Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process.</p> <p>Department: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Associates</p> <p>Shift/Schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)</p> <p>GENERAL SUMMARY</p> <p>Works under the supervision of the Office Manager. Follows physicians plans for surgical procedures by communicating with appropriate hospital department to ensure proper scheduling of procedure. Works directly with patient to select appropriate date for procedure. Reviews physicians plan for treatment and education with patient. Supplies all appropriate documentation to hospital departments to ensure appropriate scheduling. Completes insurance verification and prior authorization. Works with patient accounting department to coordinate payment for self-pay elective procedures.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required </li><li>Medical terminology required </li><li>Additional course work in data entry preferred </li></ul> <p>Licensure:</p> <ul> <li>BLS within 90 days of hire required. </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Medical Office experience required. </li><li>Basic knowledge of computer skills and ability to perform data entry preferred. </li></ul> <p>JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS</p> <p>The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.</p> <ul> <li>Schedules surgical cases by communicating with patient, physician, and hospital departments. </li><li>Ensures all documentation is sent to correct departments to coordinate scheduling of proper procedure per guidelines. </li><li>Performs insurance verification for every procedure </li><li>Works with patient accounting department and patient to ensure proper payment for self pay elective cases. </li><li>Ensure all insurance pre-certifications are completed prior to procedure. </li><li>Ensure patients are informed in a timely manner of any insurance or schedule changes. </li><li>Instructs patients of any pre-op criteria before procedure </li><li>Coordinates pre-op and post-op scheduling with patient </li><li>Corresponds with all providers applicable to procedure </li><li>Reviews pre-op instructions and education with patient. </li><li>Assists patients with any paperwork assigned. </li><li>Works with physicians and office manager to ensure providers schedules are up to date. </li><li>Communicates with office manager and appropriate hospital department to maximize block time utilization. </li><li>Greets and assists the customer (patient, patient's family, visitors, co-workers, physicians) in a positive, professional and courteous manner. </li><li>Behaves in a professional manner at all times (includes not abusing telephone privileges, breaks, socializing, and being consistently punctual, etc.). Acknowledges and adheres to the "Standards of Behavior" handbook. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Thank you for your interest in Southern Ohio Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status.</p> <p>Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.</p>