Coordinator-Sleep Lab-Full Time - Kingman Hospital : Job Details

Position Title: Sleep Lab Coordinator

Department: Outpatient Scheduling Center Safety Sensitive: Yes

Reports to: Outpatient Scheduling Manager Exempt Status: No

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision of providing the region's best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for coordinating the patient's scheduling and financial clearance thru the wound care management process. Financial clearing includes but not limited to:

* Validating the order (following protocols designed by the sleep lab)

* Checking medical necessity

* Verifying insurance eligibility

* Obtaining authorization when necessary

* Verifying authorization

* Scheduling procedures

* Scheduling follow-up visits

* Pre-registration

* Communicating financial responsibility to patient and scanning all documents and noting all communication into chart

This position will also work with ordering provider offices to assist with ordering correctly and obtain necessary clinical documentation requested by the physician.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience: Six months or more of progressive work experience

Skills and Knowledge: Requires ability to provide quick and accurate information and direction in a fast paced environment. Superior communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills required. Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software applications as well as a general understanding of telecommunication systems. Knowledge of medical terminology and having clinical awareness of department protocols, coding rules and guidelines is necessary.

Preferences

One year Hospital outpatient scheduling and/or insurance verification experience preferred.

Special Position Requirements

Bloodborne pathogen exposure category II.

Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical substances.

Work Requirements

Employee must be capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level; sitting at computer terminal 90% of time per day; walking or on feet 10% of time per day with frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, standing; communicating using telephone.