Access Coordinator I - Division of Urology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

31.09

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Scheduling, Epic Proficiency, Insurance Verification, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution, Clinical Record Management, Interpersonal Communication, Database Maintenance, Complex Scheduling, Intake Interviewing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

SHIFT: Day (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. A Brief Overview This position serves as the single point of contact for patients and their families and must strive to meet the benchmark of "one call does it all." Responsibilities include: fielding phone calls and in person patient scheduling requests, monitoring and processing all online requests from patients/families, follow up appointments, second opinions, and tracking internal and external referral sources. Must be able to handle complex scheduling with multiple providers located at Philadelphia campus and/or community Specialty Care locations. Required to assist patient/family with obtaining all clinical information and records needed for initial visit and diagnostic work up prior to initial visit. Must be proficient in EPIC and enter accurate patient demographics, including verification of insurance coverages for patient. This position will also provide cross coverage for other access coordinators within department when needed. What you will do Answer referral calls from physicians and families, respond to orders and in person scheduling requests Completes intake interview with family or referring physician to gather required information regarding patient demographics and insurances. Coordinates with all appropriate resources to schedule appointments, procedures, and coordination of complex care. Inform referring physician and/or family about next steps and what is required for visit to CHOP Coordinates appointment scheduling with access schedulers as needed based on department scheduling guidelines. Demonstrates and delivers excellent customer service to all (providers, hospital staff, families, and patients). Other tasks as required by Supervisor and/or Manager Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred Experience Qualifications working in a healthcare environment, complex scheduling experience Required and At least three (3) years scheduling experience Required At least five (5) years related experience in a healthcare setting; Experience with database maintenance Preferred Skills and Abilities Individual must be organized, dependable, and able to make independent judgments Excellent telephone and written communication skills Proficiency in computer skills; preferred Epic knowledge High level of interpersonal skills Ability to diffuse high stress situations and conflict resolution Requires high commitment to customer service Excellent knowledge of insurance verification/ authorization processes. Experience with complex scheduling To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement SALARY RANGE: $24.87 - $31.09 Hourly Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. ------------------- At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. Since our start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. Built on a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality, family-centered care, the Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives. Today, families facing complex conditions come to CHOP from all over the world, and our compassionate care and innovation has repeatedly earned us a spot on the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of the nation's best children's hospitals.

Responsibilities

Acts as the primary point of contact for patients and families to coordinate complex scheduling and intake for the Division of Urology. Responsibilities include managing referrals, verifying insurance, and gathering clinical records to ensure seamless patient access.