About the Role
Schedules new and continuing chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy infusions, treatments, and injections for infusion therapy patients. This role obtains proper pre-certification and authorization documentation by gathering patient and procedure information for the registration and billing processes, ensuring a seamless patient care experience.
Responsibilities
- Schedules all cycles of chemotherapy infusions and related appointments in the electronic medical record (EMR) system in accordance with departmental procedures and protocols.
- Notifies appropriate team members of scheduling changes or cancellations.
- Manages a multi-line phone system with a high volume of incoming calls, handling calls and other methods of communication effectively and efficiently.
- Obtains current patient demographics, insurance, and referrals to ensure pre-authorization approvals and optimal reimbursement payments are acquired.
- Collaborates with other system departments for joint scheduling and to coordinate appointment times.
- Confirms the accuracy and completion of the provider’s orders in relation to the appointment type and length for compliance standards and medical necessity.
- Communicates discrepancies in provider orders as needed.
- Reviews work queues to assess clinical urgency of treatments, verifying the accuracy of treatment orders, and ensuring follow-up appointments are accurately scheduled.
- Facilitates effective communication and coordination with patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, pre-authorization, and financial aid team members to adjust scheduling needs based on individual treatment or therapy plans.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of scheduling experience in a healthcare environment.
- Experience within an oncology setting is preferred.
- Ability to maintain professional and courteous composure during highly stressful and fast-paced situations.
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of the varying chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy treatment plans.
- Working knowledge of insurance plans and medical terminology.
- Good computer and telephone support skills.
- Ability to answer a multi-line phone system.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Outstanding customer service skills with the ability to resolve issues calmly and professionally.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities.
Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
Work Type
- ECB status
- Outpatient
Experience Level
- Minimum 1 year
Education Level
- High School diploma or GED
Benefits
- Limited benefit offerings
Equal Opportunity
- EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
