Priority Access Specialist - Referral Management at Emory Healthcare

Tucker, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

26.66

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Call Center Operations, Scheduling, Patient Demographics Entry, Medical Information Entry, Financial Information Entry, Cerner Millennium Scheduling, Epic System, Insurance Understanding, Pre-certification, Referrals Management, Appointment Scheduling, Rescheduling, Cancellation Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: · Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 · Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs · Family-focused benefits · Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more 8:00a-5:00p / Full Time / 40hrs Description JOB DESCRIPTION: Acts as a first point of contact within the Scheduling Department for new and reoccurring patients and physician offices scheduling various outpatient/inpatient appointments across Emory Healthcare. Answer inbound calls in high volume call center environment. Greets callers in an enthusiastic manner providing exceptional customer service and positive attitude at all times. Enters all patient demographic, medical and financial information accurately into Cerner Millennium Scheduling Epic system. Maintain basic understanding of insurance, pre-certification and referrals. Performs scheduling functions in accordance with policies and procedures. Responsible for the scheduling, rescheduling and cancellation of all outpatient and procedures These services include but not limited to: radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, sleep center, rehab services, outpatient services, and dietitian services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma; BA/BS preferred. At least 4 years of experience in a customer service, hospitality, call center or sales environment Or 12 months experience in the Patient Access Specialist role and eligible for internal advancement; meets defined call center metrics for progression. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Light); 11-20 lbs ,0-33% of the workday (occasionally); 01-10 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently) Negligible 67-100% of the workday (constantly), Lifting 20 lbs max, Carrying of objects up to 10 lbs, Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional to frequent sitting; close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Responsibilities

This role serves as the initial contact for scheduling outpatient and inpatient appointments across Emory Healthcare, handling high-volume inbound calls while providing exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include accurately entering patient data into the scheduling system and managing the scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellation of various outpatient services.