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Procedure Scheduler - NHMP Danbury Gastroenterology/Digestive Health - Danbury,

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Procedure Scheduler – NHMP Danbury Gastroenterology/Digestive Health – Danbury, CT (Full‑time, 40 hrs per week, 8‑hour shifts 8:15 am – 4:45 pm; Hybrid eligible – two days a week in office, one day in Danbury, one day in Norwalk). Requires travel to the Gastro offices in Danbury, Norwalk, Ridgefield & Westport.

Summary:

This position manages the scheduling and rescheduling of intricate clinical and highly profitable procedures which equate to over 20,000 endoscopy cases per year for the team. Provides advanced level clerical and administrative support and coordinates the patient care activities for physician practice operations. Schedules and manages office appointments, ancillary appointments and post‑procedure follow‑ups, as well as manages the approval process for self‑pay patients. Prepares cases for the financial clearance process by ensuring proper scheduling based upon previous procedure clinical findings. Prevents incorrect scheduling, and manages reschedules, both of which impact the organization financially by preventing the loss of cases.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates and schedules appointments and notifies authorization teams for testing, referrals, endoscopy procedures.

Directs scheduled endoscopy cases into the electronic scheduling systems for Nuvance Health hospitals, Nuvance Health Medical Practice, as well as multiple ambulatory surgery centers.

Completes ongoing training to develop proficiency and maintain access to additional external scheduling systems required to direct schedule procedures.

Has full accountability for the accuracy of facility and professional schedules. Audits both facility and professional scheduling templates for accuracy.

Knowledge and demonstration of proficiency in ASC coding and billing, including differences in place of service and the different contracted insurance payors for ASCs.

Reconciles money and financial reports for daily office deposit.

Coordinates and maintains physician schedules including meetings, teaching, inpatient rounding.Completes audits and assists with tracking and reporting of information as needed.

Schedules and reschedules high‑end procedures.

Manages monthly/yearly schedules as related to Hospital block times and OR coordination.

Daily contact with Financial Clearance Department to assist patients with prior authorizations, self‑pay packages, and payment options. Works with Financial Clearance Department and patients to ensure financial clearance and reimbursement.

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Maintains and models Nuvance Health values.

Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

Performs other duties as required.

Required:

High School Diploma or GED. Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, data entry, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Medical office experience.

Minimum Experience:

Three years.

Desired:

Medical procedure scheduling experience.

Salary Range:

$19.54 – $37.94 per hour (Pay per years of relative experience).

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