Presbyterian is seeking a Rehab Tech / Scheduler! This position involves a mix of patient scheduling, administrative tasks, and assisting therapists with patient care. Accuracy in scheduling and ensuring prior authorizations are in place are key responsibilitie
Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need
FTE: 0.001000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours
This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.)
High school or equivalent
Minimum 9 months experience in a healthcare office or clinic setting with significant clinician interaction.
Provide excellent patient experience using CARES, AIDET, and EPE tools
Resolve complaints promptly and manage conflict, escalating when needed
Round with patients to ensure comfort and communicate delays
Schedule patients accurately, validate demographics, and set expectations for authorizations, referrals, and costs
Meet with patients to schedule procedures and give non-clinical instructions
Build positive relationships with staff and follow scheduling protocols
Assist therapists with patient care and departmental duties under clinician guidance
Demonstrate knowledge of growth, development, medical terminology, and rehab modalities
Refer patients to financial advocates and ensure authorizations are secured before procedures
Create accurate messages and route them appropriately in Epic
Guide patients through Release of Information processes
Perform confirmation calls with directions and instructions
Respond quickly to distressed patients and assist clinical teams as directed
Maintain cleanliness and safety in clinic and rehab areas, reporting concerns
Make reminder calls, reschedule appointments, and adjust provider schedules for efficiency
Collaborate with clinicians and management to improve scheduling and programs
Restock supplies, maintain equipment logs, and manage inventory
Perform timekeeping duties and other assigned tasks
Demonstrate CARES behaviors: Collaborate, be Accountable, Respect, Engage, and Serve
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.