Business Office / Scheduler

Business Office / Scheduler

USPI El Paso Center for Gastro & Endo is seeking a motivated Business Office / Scheduler to join our team. We have 1 OR room and 3 Treatment rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Gastroenterology. Position requires weekdays only no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.

Job Summary

The Business Office / Scheduler interfaces with patients and families, physicians and staff. Admit patients and process their paperwork. Update patient demographics / information in system. Collect monies due and document in billing system. Handle funds per office procedure. Plans and schedules for surgical and related appointments for doctors. Cross training for other Business Office positions a possibility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Knows, adheres to, and enforces all policies of the business office

Supervises business office employees and processes

Responsible for the hiring, orientation, performance reviews and training of registration and medical records staff

Responsible for thorough working knowledge of accounts receivable system including maintenance of the managed care contracts

Reconciles the cash receipts to the deposit log

Informs business office manager of applicable day-to-day situations

Supervises all medical records activities of the center in a manner consistent with the clinical needs of the center

Follows all equipment safety guidelines and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment

Partners with the administrator to develop the overall strategic plan of the business office

Develops and maintains policies & procedures and systems to minimize DSO and the rate of bad debt and increase the productivity of related operations

Perform other activities as requested by the administrator, and assume other appropriate operational responsibilities as necessary

Required Skills

Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent required

Three years' experience in a medical setting such as a hospital, physician's office, or surgery center required.

Knowledge of Insurance Verification, Scheduling, Registration and Medical Records

Excellent communication skills, particularly with staff, patients, families and physicians

USPI complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.