Job description
Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Remote Patient Liaison Scheduler to join our team
The Patient Liaison is responsible for the intake of information from referral source and the scheduling
of patients, including creation of initial file, obtaining authorization, gathering appropriate information
necessary to complete registration, and providing an appointment at an appropriate clinic for skilled
therapy or functional testing. This position is responsible for supporting the mission, vision, and values
of Upstream Rehabilitation. This position does not have any supervisory duties.
• Completes tasks as directed in support of scheduling patients of Evaluations and/or treatment
with the goal of ensuring patients receive timely scheduling that meets their medical needs.
• Reviews Raintree/Document routing and other sources to gather needed referral, records, and
other information to complete the scheduling function.
• Responsible for using the Patient Liaison mapping system for scheduling patients to the correct
clinic/specialty that meets patient needs.
• Obtains and records preference of type and frequency of communication with Case
Manager/Network/Attorney or proper entity.
• Responds to weekly reporting structure feedback including Scheduling Lag report, Referral
Recapture Report, Missed Visit Report, number of contacts take/made and Future Authorization
Report for trends in facilities/regions. Reports progress and issues to the supervisor and/or
leader.
• Responsible for processing FCEs and other functional testing as directed.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clinics and future partners; builds and maintains
relationship with referral sources/networks and other entities.
This is a remote contact center environment with a requirement to work on the phone 100% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Data Entry experience.
• Ability to manage incoming phone lines.
• Relationship building.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to problem solve; diplomatic conflict resolution abilities; ability to gracefully handle
difficult situations.
• Familiarity with products offered by Upstream in various locations to include Physical Therapy,
Occupational therapy, dry needling and other services provided.
• Ability to use a variety of computer-based platforms including EMR, Microsoft Office Suite,
tracking systems, and web-based portals.
• Exceptional communication skills – oral, written and presentations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
This job description is not an all-inclusive list of all duties that may be required of the incumbent and is
subject to change at any time with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential
functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable associates with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue
hardship.
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Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.
