Scheduling & insurance verification 7122 - (Vail, CO)

POSITION PURPOSE: 2 to three sentences describing the overall purpose of the position. Schedules surgeries in a timely and efficient manner, working with schedulers, clinical staff, and physicians. Works closely with clinical managers to ensure appropriate scheduling of patients at an ambulatory surgery center. Acts as a liaison between physicians, nursing, and business office staff to ensure appropriate data collection, compliance with 3rd party payers, and federal and state regulations. Also responsible for insurance activity prior to the procedure date. Contacts 3rd party payers for benefits, eligibility and pre-authorization. Acts as a financial counselor regarding insurance and payment options. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Max of ten functions in order of percentage of time spent on functions from longest to shortest; do not list anything that does not represent at least 10% of the job's time. Please include supervisory responsibilities.