Location: 714 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208

The Central Scheduler is responsible for accurately performing the pre-access functions required to schedule patients, which includes scheduling outpatient diagnostic procedures and completing the pre-registration and insurance verification processes. Always demonstrates Service Excellence. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as organizational skills.

• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain required authorizations for scheduled cases
• Provide surgery cost estimates to insured patients and GFE’s to self pay patients
• Accurately complete booking order and upload all required documentation into block marketplace
• Thoroughly document in Powerchart and Block Marketplace while scheduling each case
• Request surgical clearances from outside providers
• Answer all incoming calls received
• Schedule pre-operative and post-operative appointments
• Review and label incoming referrals in HIE
• Schedule new patients and serve as a backup MOS when needed

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

As a Manatee Physician Alliance employee you will be part of a first class organization offering:

• A Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match

About Universal Health Services (UHS), Inc.
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Education: 

• High School Graduate/GED required.

Work experience:

• Minimum one year of experience required working in a healthcare environment.
• Experience in data entry, customer service, collections and medical terminology preferred.

Knowledge:

• Possesses understanding of third-party requirements and healthcare billing.
• Knowledge of regulations and HIPAA privacy standards is strongly preferred.
• Medical Terminology/Health Insurance Navigation

Skills:

• Computer proficiency to include word processing and patient accounting system.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills required.
• Service-oriented/customer-centric.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

Abilities:

• Ability to handle data entry accurately in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to reconcile data and identify discrepancies. Demonstrated competency in basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize and perform work in an organized, efficient, and effective manner.
• Operate within the concept of patient-focused care.

Equipment Operated

• Standard office equipment (laptop, computer, calculator, fax, copier, scanner, etc.)

Work environment:

• Remote and medical office setting

Travel Requirements:  

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EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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