Scheduling Coordinator I-Pediatrics

Job Description
The Scheduling Coordinator I is responsible for scheduling appointments, consults and follow-up appointments for patients.

Responsibilities
1.Schedules patient FPA appointments and updates practice management system.

2.Collects patient demographics and insurance information and enters into practice management system.

3.Verifies patient insurance coverage prior to patient appointment and advised patient of any insurance referrals or authorizations needed.

4.May schedule patient appointments for tests or consults.

5.May initiate reminder calls for next days appointments.

6.May act as liaison with Administrative Assistant staff to address patient concerns or other issues.

7.Performs other related duties.

Qualifications
High School diploma/GED
1 year secretarial/clerical experience preferably in a medical practice environment

Required Skills
MS Excel
MS Word
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