Gilchrist · 23 hours ago
Administrative Surgical Posting Specialist
Gilchrist is part of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center and is seeking an Administrative Surgical Posting Specialist. This role involves scheduling surgical procedures and appointments, registering patients, and ensuring accuracy in all tasks related to surgical posting.
Assisted LivingElder CareElderlyHealth CareHome ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Works closely with surgeon to schedule surgical procedures, diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures according to restrictions of HMOs, PPOs, etc. and working in cooperation with patients and other hospital departments
Reserves all operating rooms and posts patients for all operative procedures, inpatient and outpatient
Cancels scheduled cases in a timely manner
Ensures that patients are notified and receive appropriate information regarding scheduled surgeries, tests and procedures
Notifies affected individuals and departments of all changes in surgery such as date, time or cancellations
Maintains multifaceted computerized scheduling and billing system. Schedules patient appointments and performs (pre) registration duties
Verifies patient insurance information and ensures appropriate CPT & ICD-10 codes are entered correctly
Receives and screens telephone calls as well as scheduling peer-to-peer conference calls. Responds to general inquiries by relating or referring to established policies and procedures
Identifies opportunities for more efficient operation of Surgical Posting. Open to feedback about Surgical Posting errors/mis-posts. Escalates relevant Surgical Posting concerns to Practice Manager and communicates Surgical Posting updates at daily huddle
Qualification
Required
3 years related experience in a medical office
Surgical posting experience required
Knowledge of all HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, BC/BS and commercial restrictions in addition to department carve outs
Knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 codes and medical terminology
Skill in using computerized medical record system (scheduling, registration, billing) and personal productivity applications
Skill in written and oral communication
Skill in performing non-complex arithmetic calculations
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Excellent customer service skills
Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties
Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable
Preferred
Bachelors degree preferred but not required
Company
Gilchrist
Gilchrist is a firm that provides care and support well in advance of hospice care.
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