Appointment scheduler vs scheduling coordinator

Differences between appointment scheduler and scheduling coordinator duties and responsibilities

Appointment scheduler example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pre-op responsibilities, and generate all necessary paperwork.
• Utilize the appropriate screening tools to accurately schedule internally refer patients for MRI appointments.
• Obtain and enter complete registration demographic and insurance verification information (primary and secondary) into EMR system.
• Implement a new TCMS and EHR database for the doctor's internal use.
• Organize & archive electronic documents; scan and link charts and documents into the EHR
• Used knowledge of key medical terms to determine patient's symptoms and refer to triage nurse when applicable.
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Scheduling coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage medical records entering data with CPT and ICD-9 codes preserving an environment of thoroughness and accuracy.
• Manage payment postings, verify insurance coverage prior to patient appointments and advise patients of insurance referrals or authorizations require.
• Manage inpatient transfers to rehabilitation and medical facilities, along with preparing and monitoring outpatient billings insurance verification and referrals.
• Perform patient registration, insurance verification, and assist patients with scheduling radiology and chemotherapy appointments in a demanding environment.
• Enter all patient information in EMR system, scan all of patients medical record into EMR system and classify by sections.
• Check patient insurance coverage, determines if referral or authorization for surgery is needed.
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