Office Specialist-Cath Lab

JOB DUTIES

Schedule cardiology procedures and or follow-ups.

Prepare patient charts and ensure accurate documentation in the HER.

Confirm insurance authorizations.

Educate patients on cardiac testing procedures, device use, and follow-up care.

Provide instructions for pre- and post-procedure care.

Address patient questions and concerns with professionalism and empathy

Coordinate diagnostic testing, referrals, authorizations and follow-up appointments

Participate in periodic audits to ensure registry data integrity and accuracy.

Work closely with the billing department to resolve discrepancies between the chargemaster, and coded services.

Review and adjust charges periodically based on cost changes, new services, or regulatory requirements.

Assist with closing accounts after checking that all charges are accurate; support adding modifiers, and cci edits.

Pay attention to detail.  High level of accuracy in data entry, coding and billing tasks are required.

Assists with inventory.  Maintains charge sheet for all procedures.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

High school graduate and equivalent secondary education skills.

Clinical experience in a medical office or cardiology setting is recommended.

Experience with Meditech, medical terminology,  and Microsoft Word preferred.

Experience with clinical registries preferred.

Good communication skills necessary to effectively interact with the clinical team and patients.