Scheduler​/Patient Access Rep - Per Diem

Job Details

Job Location:

BHH Valley Street – Bristol, CT 06010

Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School, Job Shift: 1st Shift (Days)

At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.).

We are Magnet® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.

Performs a variety of computer entry and clerical tasks to schedule and register patients for procedures to be performed at designated hospital and affiliated service areas. Explains and reinforces pertinent hospital policies and procedure instructions to customers. Compiles, organizes and summarizes patient information for reports and distributes those reports to all appropriate departments. Problem solves issues that arise pertaining to the scheduling and registration processes.

Acts as a resource for information regarding the scheduling process.

• Processes calls in a timely fashion. Maintains a pleasant tone of voice and professional and courteous demeanor.
• Accurately and efficiently schedules procedures for all designated hospital affiliated services.
• Accurately evaluates the given diagnosis/clinical history for appropriateness as it relates to the procedure being booked.
• Effectively utilizes the current computer scheduling software to the full extend of its capabilities within the confines of specified security clearance.
• Follows all established regulations and practices concerning the scheduling of procedures within each designated service area.
• Independently resolves patient or scheduling issues by conferring with department heads or staff from all designated hospital affiliated service areas. Refers the more complicated issues to immediate supervisor.
• Must be willing to float to other departments as needed.

• Regularly reviews patient records and corrects as necessary to ensure current, accurate and complete information.
• Appropriately documents scheduled procedures, cancellations and “no show” appointments.
• Processes and communicates a variety of pre-registration and admission information to the designated hospital affiliated service areas.
• Updates and maintains all required records, reports, statistics, paperwork and related materials.
• Assists with data collection, statistical summaries or special studies upon request using information from computers or other sources.

• Responds to customer’s questions or concerns, referring to appropriate resources as necessary.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area, including office equipment.
• Reports defective equipment promptly to supervisor.
• Serves as preceptor for new employees and assists Education Department with orientation as directed.

• Regularly evaluates areas of strength and weakness.
• Seeks opportunities for own professional growth and development.
  
  Shows progress toward achievement of professional/educational growth.
• Attends mandatory and non‑mandatory in‑service education.
• Keeps abreast of changes in areas of expertise (i.e. insurance updates).

• Accurately documents all information in the appropriate fields and/or account notes. Maintains accuracy when entering demographic and insurance information in the system.
• Registers patients who present for hospital services and collect copay and deductible amounts. Obtains all necessary signatures at the time of registration or arrival.
• Courteously answers the telephone and answers all questions in a timely manner.
• Identifies and refers uninsured and under‑insured patients…