Scheduling Coordinator (Scheduling Specialist)

Scheduler/Front Office Support

We are seeking competent, conscientious, service-oriented individuals with strong character to work in our gastroenterology offices located in North Pinellas. These individuals will provide exceptional customer service while performing Scheduling Coordinator and medical receptionist functions.

They will work under the direction of the division's Practice Manager and may be responsible to cover multiple practice locations.

Minimum Requirements:
High school graduate with 2 years of medical office experience, with at least 1 year experience performing in the role of scheduler, Scheduling Coordinator with medical receptionist experience. Must have the ability to multitask, take initiative, and work in a fast-paced medical environment. Preference may be given to candidates who have at least 1 year of specialty practice experience; candidates who have work experience from employers that emphasize excellent customer service (e.g. Publix, Disney, Chick-Fil-A).

Criminal background and drug screening required as well as excellent professional references.

Some openings will require Spanish fluency.

Role:
Scheduling
- Schedule clinic encounters and procedures and if applicable special testing.
- Request PCP or referring doctor, authorization, office notes, and diagnosis codes related to the procedure(s).
- Respond to requests for medical records or other forms to be completed by providers.
- Prepare educational packets.

- Confirms case with surgery center and hospitals.

- Manage recall list.
- Recommend actions and strategies to improve patient access.

Check-in
- Greet and arrive all patients in a courteous manner.
- Ensure patients complete the required documentation and their information (insurance, demographic, etc) is current.
- Enter appropriate data into the medical record.
- Collect any patient copayments and balances.

Check-out

- Inquire if patient has any more questions from their visit. Alert supervisor if service recovery needed.
- Collect any co-insurance or balances not collected during check-in.
- Schedule follow-up appointments.

Additional Billing/Telephone
- Patient registration functions if scheduling new patient.
- Charge capture of physician services as necessary.
- Maintain current with HIPAA and other compliance training.
- Reconcile daily charges and payments received; and prepare daily bank deposit.
- Assist in collection efforts via phone.
- Triage incoming phone calls in an effective manner.

Other Duties as Assigned

Gastro Florida is the largest gastroenterology group in Tampa Bay with over 25 practices located in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco counties and growing. The corporate headquarters (CBO) is located in beautiful Feather Sound (Clearwater). We are dedicated and working hard to become the best place to work and providing every team member the opportunity to be part of something bigger than just a job.

The group offers GI diagnostic strategies, colon cancer prevention, nonsurgical cancer intervention, nutrition consultations, remote monitoring, ancillary services and the latest groundbreaking therapies, including clinical research, to provide an integrated patient experience powered by our dedicated team members.

Gastro Florida is committed to Affability, Affordability, Access, Answers, and Accuracy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Gastroenterology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• medical office: 2 years (Required)
• specialty practice: 1 year (Required)
• Procedure Scheduling: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Palm Harbor, FL 34684: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person