Scheduling Coordinator II - NEW PRACTICE

Ellis Medicine • Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for coordinating business office activities, which may include registration and check out, scheduling, clinical duties within the scope of practice, and training and supervising staff in these functions. The coordinator may also work on special assignments requested by the Practice Manager and keeps the Practice Manager informed about daily office occurrences. This role is for a new practice opening in January 2027.

Requirements

• Associate degree and/or certification as a Medical Assistant or Nurse’s Aide.
• Knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety-related criteria.
• At least three years of experience in an office setting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with hospital administration, staff, and physicians.
• Customer-service-oriented attitude and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients appropriately according to resource availability.
• Obtain necessary pre-certification or authorization for tests, surgical procedures, and other applicable items.
• Obtain necessary information and make it readily available to physicians, including office, OR, and PAT records; labs, blood work, and imaging; and new-patient letters.
• Perform Clerical Coordinator duties when needed.
• Coordinate business office activities, which may include registration, checkout, scheduling, and clinical duties within the scope of practice.
• Train and supervise staff performing the above functions.
• Work on special assignments as requested by the Practice Manager.
• Keep the Practice Manager up to date on daily office occurrences.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health, dental, and vision insurance starting on the first day.
• Paid time off, including six paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Retirement plan with company match after longevity.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account.
• Free yearlong unlimited CDTA Navigator Pass, including the CDTA bike share program.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree