Patient Scheduling Coordinator, DI Nursing, Full Time, Day

The Valley Hospital•Paramus, NJ

13h•$29 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to and functioning under the general supervision of the Supervisor, the Patient Scheduling Coordinator, supports Same Day Imaging, radiologists, referring physicians and patients by providing services such as: scheduling, database management, patient/department support, and unit specific tasks and statistics.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrated typing skills and computer literacy.
Typing/keyboarding 25-30 wpm at a minimum.
Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Excellent customer service skills (to include telephone etiquette) to effectively communicate and interact with physicians, office staff, and personnel from other departments during day to day and stressful situations.
Ability to work independently, cooperatively, and with minimal supervision with members of the health care team.
Ability to use effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities and respond quickly to changing and conflicting needs.
Attentive to details and the ability to perform work accurately, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Effective critical thinking skills, i.e., analytical, problem-solving, decision making, prioritizing, time management, etc.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare secretarial and patient care experience preferred.
Strong computer, organizational and interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

scheduling
database management
patient/department support
unit specific tasks and statistics

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities