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Ambulatory Services Representative

Children's Health, Plano, TX, United States


Overview
Job Title:

Ambulatory Services Rep

Department:

Hematology Oncology Outpatient

Location:

Plano, TX

Shift:

Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Job Type:

On-Site

Why Children’s Health?
At Children’s Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children’s health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary
Conduct the scheduling, registering and financial process initiation for out-patient appointments within the ambulatory clinics. This position is accountable for delivering excellent customer service, obtaining accurate information for the beginning process of the financial system, and accurately scheduling patients with the most appropriate service and provider. Results expected are patient and provider satisfaction, in addition to complete, accurate data for appropriate financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

Receive appointment requests

Identify existing Medical Record Number (MRN) or create new MRN

Obtain correct demographic information as related to insurance information, etc.

Determine in/out of network, uninsured, under-insured, need for financial counseling

Offer financial screening to patient / payer

Triage / prioritize initial patient diagnosis referral using standard operating procedures

Complete and manage work queues in Epic

Review hospital services and Hospital Account Record (HAR) accuracy

Register donors and research participants

Monthly review of Daily Account Record (DAR) for Medicaid mismatches, research and obtain valid insurance authorization or refer to financial counseling

Obtain authorizations for admissions, liaise with access center

Facilitate diagnostic and ancillary scheduling

Review existing pre-visit orders, link when necessary

Check patients in / out

Make follow up appointments

Prepare and distribute new patient reminder letters

Organize and prepare patient packets, schedules, etc. for upcoming day’s activities

Apply (drop) charges in system to support clinic financial statistics

Complete daily provider utilization grid

Warm call reminders regarding upcoming appointment(s)

Collect co-pay amounts from patient guardians

Order supplies for clinic or department

Link and/or release patient orders (lab, therapy, etc.) in system

Complete and process consent forms

Provide phone management support for ambulatory clinic or department

Understand and perform to iCARE standards for customer service

Complete referral authorization during call, if possible. If not, create referral shell for PCP to verify the insurance referral

Schedule multidisciplinary visits

Template management

Train other employees

Committee involvement

Work Experience

At least 1 year customer service or outpatient-related scheduling experience Req

Education

High school diploma or equivalent Req

A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You

Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children’s Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.

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