Appointment Specialist Full-Time

POSITION GOAL

Accurately schedule and maintain appointments (at the Main Clinic as well as Satellite Clinics) at a very fast paced, high volume environment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer multi-phone lines and return messages in a timely manner.
• Accurately enter patient demographics and insurance information.
• Accurately learn each physician’s protocol and apply during scheduling.
• Accurately triage and schedule patients with the correct physician.
• Accurately maintain physician schedules to include canceling and rescheduling.
• Maintain effective oral/written communication with patients, physicians and staff concerning patient appt needs.
• Request records and prepare for physician review.
• Collect prepayments when required for an appointment.
• Collect on all outstanding balances or balances that are in collections prior to scheduling appointment.
• Register and utilize online portals to obtain authorizations.
• As schedule requires, monitor various office equipment for incoming records and file for upcoming appt.

Required:

• Basic computer skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with PBX/multi-line systems.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required:

• None.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of HIPAA.

All applicants must apply at www.hughston.com to be considered

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.