Direct Access Colonoscopy Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Access Colonoscopy (DAC) Coordinator

Job description

Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah has been providing the highest quality prevention and treatment of digestive diseases in a caring, compassionate manner for 39 years…and counting.

Specializing in the most advanced procedures and technologies, each patient’s care is managed by our impressive team of board-certified gastroenterologists who are all leaders in their field. Backed by a highly skilled and friendly staff, GCS is committed to delivering compassionate care while providing colon cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment for gastroenterological disorders.

Focusing on improving and maintaining gastrointestinal health, each patient’s care is managed by our impressive team of nationally recognized physicians who are all leaders in the field of gastroenterology.

This is a full-time position, inclusive of both clinical and administrative duties. It is based in our Mercy Blvd location. Duties include :

• Reviews, manages, and accurately disperses incoming colonoscopy procedure referrals
• Contacts patients with outstanding colonoscopy referrals and maintains appropriate, required documentation of any communication and / or communication efforts
• Verifies and updates patient demographic information, inclusive of insurance plan, address, pharmacy, etc.
• Manage medical clearance review for incoming colon cancer screening referrals (Direct Access Colonoscopy)
• Apply medical clearance criteria to PHI obtained via documentation from referring provider / patient and / or telehealth appointment with patient
• Determine if the patient is medically cleared for procedure scheduling or if they require a clinic visit for medical evaluation prior to procedure
• Schedule office visit for patient if needed or schedule DAC procedure for patient (scheduling is inclusive of calling in prep, collecting any outstanding balance, and going over prep instructions)

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Job Type : Full-time