Clinical Scheduling Specialist - Social Work

Job Ref:

43119

Location:

450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Category:

Social Work

Employment Type:

Full time

Work Location:

Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week

Overview

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the clinical practice support management team, provides appointment scheduling ranging in complexity from one physician appointment to multiple care provider appointments in accordance with scheduling guidelines for established patients
• Obtains detailed clinical information by telephone or electronically.
• May provide basic information regarding the need for insurance referral(s).
• Provides general disease or program-specific information to callers/patients within the scope of knowledge and authority.
• Performs independent patient and outside provider call triaging
• Serves as a liaison between patient/family/provider.
• Resolves issues directly or ensures appropriate management of call by others.
• Recognizes emergencies and appropriately responds using standard operating procedures and critical thinking skills.
• May be required to perform other duties as required by the clinical practice support team.
• May provide general support and coordination for all aspects of patient care for established patients, including filing, data entry, telephone support, etc. 
• Carries out specific processes in the patient scheduling systems so that correct special billing and revenue processes function properly.
• Participates in clinical systems training for new hires and may teach or participate in the planning of patient services refresher courses as needed.
• Prepares open and close provider schedules and handles daily schedule changes.
• Performs past-pending reconciliations.
• Enters data into patient care related databases.

Qualifications