Ambulatory Scheduler - Ellis Fischel Patient Access
About The Position
MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Scheduling Coordinator. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with exceptional organizational skills and a passion for patient care. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, interacting with patients, providers, and staff to ensure seamless coordination of surgical and follow-up appointments. Your ability to analyze and adapt to schedule changes, manage emergencies, and maintain accurate records will be crucial. If you are a dedicated professional who excels in communication and enjoys making a positive impact on patient experiences, we want to hear from you! Join us at MU Health Care and be a part of a team that values excellence and innovation in healthcare.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
- Three (3) years of scheduling, clerical, office, or healthcare related work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Organize, implement, and maintain a scheduling management system. Log all new information into a database and provide scheduled reports for coordination and reporting purposes.
- Interact with customers, patients, providers, and staff to coordinate pre-op surgery and post-appointment along with all follow-up appointments. Evaluate patients for surgery readiness to determine the appropriate OR and post-op timeframe. Analyze critical paths and constraints to determine the effect of schedule changes and recommend work-around.
- Manage daily add-ons and emergency cases and assist the team in developing and maintaining periodic status reports to keep management informed. Analyze to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules.
- Depending upon the location and assigned area of responsibility, the following duties may apply: Prepare patients for examinations including taking and recording vital signs, printing medication lists, and other tasks. Perform Point of Care (POC) testing on patients, maintain POC equipment and supplies, and maintain equipment/controls.
- May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
