Scheduling & Authorization Representative (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

Vaccination Requirement	The University of Nebraska Medicine Center (UNMC) requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and faculty. All employees must be fully vaccinated unless they have requested and been approved for an exemption based on a recognized medical reason, a sincerely held religious belief, or a pre-approved, 100% remote work agreement. Fully vaccinated means having received one dose of a single dose COVID-19 vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) or both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series (Moderna and Pfizer). As a prospective and/or a new employee at UNMC, you will be/are required to comply with the UNMC’s vaccination protocol. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers will have five (5) days from the date of hire to provide proof of partial or full vaccination or to request a medical or religious exemption. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers with proof of partial vaccination may have up to thirty-five (35) days from the hire date to be in full compliance with this policy. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers who receive a denial of a request for medical or religious exemption will be given five (5) business days from exemption denial notification date to provide proof of compliance with this policy. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers with no approved exemption who fail to comply with this policy will be separated.
EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_12237
Department	MMI Patient Information Office 50000688
Business Unit	Munroe-Meyer Institute
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Hours May Vary
Remote/Telecommuting	Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity
Position Summary	POSTING FOR UNMC EMPLOYEES ONLY Ensures that all clinical services scheduled at Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) have appropriate demographics and insurance updated in EPIC. Ensures that insurance accounts are built accurately and that all clinical services are properly authorized. Verifies eligibility, pre-determination and pre-authorization requirements for all clinical services at MMI. Additionally, works with providers to ensure completion of all authorization paperwork as well as identifying trends in patient service needs and communicate these clinical needs to directors.
Position Details	Additional Information
Posting Category	Operations
Working Title	Scheduling & Authorization Representative (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)
Job Title	Admin Bus Op Associate (Clk)
Salary Grade	AB13H
Appointment Type	C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range	$16.971 - $25.481/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date	05/16/2023
Application Review Date	05/24/2023
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	(Will consider three years related post high school education/experience)
Required Experience	3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	General office support experience of which one year must include experience in clinical scheduling, intake, referral coordination or related in a healthcare setting. (Will consider three years related post high school education/experience)
Required License	No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:	Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Knowledge of scheduling health care services. Ability to utilize clinical scheduling software. Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to work independently and to prioritize workload and set deadlines Strong communication skills necessary. Must be able to interface in a professional manner with individuals at all levels. Strong customer focus skills essential. Ability to communicate with people in a supportive capacity, and must be able to identify & triage health care needs. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Third Party Insurance billing protocols and pre-authorization guidelines. Familiarity with medical billing such as CPT , HCPCS, ICD9 coding. Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly.
Preferred Education:	Relevant coursework/specialized training
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:	Post high school education with course work in business.
Preferred Experience:	Experience in health care service delivery coordination, and clinic scheduling
Preferred License:	No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:	Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Preferred Other Computer Applications:	EPIC, Other clinical Scheduling software
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Knowledge of EPIC desirable. Preferred experience working with persons with disabilities, and interdisciplinary care teams.
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EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* This posting is for UNMC Employees only. Are you currently employed by the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have general office support experience of which one year must include experience in clinical scheduling, intake, referral coordination or related in a healthcare setting?
- Yes
- No
* If you do have general office support experience of which one year must include experience in clinical scheduling, intake, referral coordination or related in a healthcare setting, please elaborate (if No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you proficient with Microsoft Outlook?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No