Scheduling Assistant

MyMichigan Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Alpena, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for scheduling patient appointments across multiple departments and collecting accurate demographic and insurance data. The role involves verifying insurance eligibility and collaborating with physician offices to secure necessary authorizations.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED, along with one year of medical office experience. You possess strong phone, listening, and interpersonal skills, as well as proficiency with Windows PC and internet use, including Excel and Word. Experience with a scheduling system and understanding of insurance verification processes are also key.

Must Have Skills for ATS

EPIC System

Excel

Word

Windows PC

Internet

medical terminology

Job Description

Summary

This position is responsible for scheduling patient appointments in multiple departments and hospitals/clinics for clinical diagnostic or therapeutic exams. This position requires the collection of accurate demographic, insurance and diagnostic data elements. This position also requires a broad knowledge of scheduling, registration and payer requirements necessary to secure payment.


Responsibilities

(25%)*Obtain necessary data elements (demographic) to schedule appointment and enter the information into the scheduling system.

(25%)*Create a pre-registration for each scheduled visit including capture of insurance and financial information.

(25%)*Verify insurance using online electronic verification system or by contacting payer directly. Confirm eligibility of benefits such as coverage limits and effective dates.

(25%)*Collaborate with the physician offices to secure authorization, pre-certification and/or notification when necessary.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform scanning of orders into the EPIC System for upcoming encounters.

Provide instructions to the patient and/or providers offices regarding required preparation.

Work with staff and management to achieve defined scheduling/authorization weekly metrics.

All other duties as assigned.


Certifications and Licensures

N/A


Required Education

High school diploma or GED is required 

Associate's Degree in healthcare or related field preferred. Additional courses in medical terminology and experience with Excel and Word are preferred.


Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

One year medical office experience in a Medical Center or similar setting required.

Phone, listening, and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Windows PC and Internet experience is required.

Ability to work well in a team environment ? cover coworker duties as needed, participate in department teams, offer suggestions for workflow improvement.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Sedentary. Must be able to occasionally (0?33% of the workday) lift or carry 0?10 lbs.

MyMichigan Health

MyMichigan Health is a partnership of health providers, services and facilities in the heart of Michigan. It is a non-profit, tax-exempt health system affiliated with the University of Michigan Health. As a non-profit, all excess revenues go back into providing care, upgrading services, fairly compensating employees and creating a supportive work environment. The quality of its medical facilities and campuses have been enhanced by the generosity of local foundations and donors. Serving more than one million residents in a 26-county region, MyMichigan Health acts as a parent organization with various joint ventures and management contracts. In fiscal year 2025, MyMichigan Health provided $243 million in community benefits and other uncompensated care. MyMichigan also contributes significantly to the health of its local economies. Listed by Forbes among ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ for four consecutive years from 2022 to 2025, as well as named to Forbes’ list of ‘America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals’ in 2025, MyMichigan is a major employer in all the areas it serves with employees having earned $815 million in wages and $147 million in benefits in fiscal year 2025. Systemwide, MyMichigan has: • More than 13,200 employees and operational support staff • More than 2,400 providers credentialed within MyMichigan Health • Annual gross revenues of approximately $5.1 billion for fiscal year 2025 • Assets valued at $2.4 billion as of June 30, 2025 • 1,123 reportable beds
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