Surgery scheduler vs registration coordinator

Differences between surgery scheduler and registration coordinator duties and responsibilities

Surgery scheduler example responsibilities.

• Manage medical records and patient information within HIPPA guidelines
• Manage patient pre-op responsibilities, and generate all necessary paperwork.
• Request financial screening services for patients with limit Medicaid packages, as well as the uninsured.
• Provide patients with information that explain hospital admission policies, time of admission and HIPPA privacy guidelines.
• Execute administrative tasks such as ordering supplies and working with CPT and DX codes relate to accurate patient billing.
• Maintain HIPAA and confidentiality standards.
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Registration coordinator example responsibilities.

• Complete follow up calls to patients about their office visits and schedule surgery dates and times.
• Provide Commercial/private health plans, Medicare and Medicaid metrics and data collection.
• Call each patient day before surgery or procedure and give them their Pre-Op instructions and arrival time.
• Complete Medicaid application for clients without insurance.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, insurance companies, case management and all hospital departments.
• Provide follow-ups when necessary for patients regarding their insurance coverage status as it relates to clinical visits and/or medication prescriptions.
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