Discharge Coordinator jobs in Las Vegas, NV

The GI Discharge Procedure/Surgery Coordinator, schedules patients for inpatient and outpatient procedures. The individual works in a team environment with a group of schedulers assigned by specific providers. The individual must work well in a team environment as well as independently and provide the utmost of customer service both internally and externally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates surgery/procedure times for patients at appropriate facilities.
• Maintains calendar of surgery /procedure times; follows up with physician to resolve conflicts of schedule in a timely manner
• Coordinates authorizations with Prior Authorization Department
• Knowledge of Medical Requirements and Guidelines for designated procedure
• Assists with procedure instructions and patient inquiries Works proactively to ensure that all arrangements have been made to ensure a timely and orderly environment for each surgical procedure
• Follows up with all parties involved to communicate changes in schedule or place of surgery; works proactively to ensure that all changes are handled in an orderly fashion
• Collects co-payments for procedures
• Must ensure accuracy of schedules for physicians, surgery centers, hospitals, and anesthesia, to include accurate demographics, arrival time vs. start time, prior authorizations completed, and patient awareness of co-pays and payments accepted
• Takes voice mail off phones; answers and triage's calls, directing to appropriate individuals or departments
• Manages MD requests
• Ability to train co-workers
• Monitors workflow; reviews morning and afternoon tasks; assists in work assignments
• Reports performance issues t supervisors; recommends areas for improvement
• Interface/liaison with other departments

General Qualifications

• Strong time management skills and organizational skills
• Ability to work independent and complete duties in a timely manner
• Knowledge and ability to perform Job function
• Ability to utilize EHR and multiple software systems to perform job
• Ability to provide complete documentation of all relevant data in patient records
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in surgery/procedure scheduling.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Medical specialties:

• Gastroenterology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)
• Medical terminology: 2 years (Preferred)
• Medical Scheduling: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Henderson, NV: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person