Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
Paid Time Off
Long Term Sick accrual
Employer Contribution Plan
Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
College Bound 529 Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Overview
Coordinates with patients, physicians and operating room to schedule surgeries and pre-operative testing with minimal guidance. Acts as a liaison between patient and provider. Is responsible to verify insurance benefits, pre-certify or obtain authorization for the surgical services, calculate patient out of pocket expense, and counsel patients prior to surgery regarding financial responsibilities. Facilitates efficient workflow, supports appropriate use of technology, highly supportive of all staff roles as needed, and fosters effective communication. Previous surgery scheduling and computer/EMR experience is required. Provides support to provider and colleagues as needed.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates proficiency with coordinating surgery schedule with patient, physician and operating room (main campus/BOSC/RSH) and communicate it with other staff, practice manager, and provider. Utilize EMR system for all scheduling, tracking, and notes documentation and obtain a SME (subject matter expert) status. Obtains precertification or proper insurance approval prior to surgical procedures and appropriately documents the information. Verifies patient eligibility and coverage for procedure; discusses potential financial obligations with patient. Maintain 100% compliance with surgical scheduling forms to include: Spanish and English consent forms, request to schedule surgery, pre-anesthesia questionnaire, and any required preoperative testing/clearances; Communicates special equipment/instruments/supply requests to the operating room and/or communicates to OR desk any changes in OR schedule and need for authorization # prior to patient having surgery. Extensive follow-up with patients to identify patient questions and scheduling concerns, assess patient needs, and provide patient-specific education as necessary; communicate updates with staff. Confirms pre-operative and postoperative appointments have been scheduled. Monitors surgery schedule and ensures optimization of resources and workflow, making changes when necessary. Supportive of all staff roles as needed.
Qualifications
Previous surgery scheduling and computer/EMR experience is required. Knowledge and experience with websites for insurance verification/eligibility preferred. Prefer CMA, a graduate of a Medical Assistant program. Computer training course or acquired competency with computer skills.
Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.
Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.
Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes.
Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.
Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.