Scheduling Coordinator II

Ellis Medicine • Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of business office activities. This may include registration and check out, scheduling, ability to perform clinical duties in the scope of their practice, as well as staff training and supervision of the above functions. The Scheduling Coordinator should also be prepared to work on special assignments as requested by the Practice Manager and will keep the Practice Manager up to date on daily occurrences in the office.

Requirements

• Associates degree and/or certification as a Medical Assistant or as a Nurse’s Aide.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational and safety-related criteria.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an office setting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a variety of people, including hospital administration, staff and physicians.
• Customer service oriented attitude and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients appropriately and according to resource availability.
• Obtains necessary pre-certification/authorization for tests, surgical procedures and other applicable items.
• Obtains necessary information and makes it readily available for physician. This information includes office, OR and PAT records; labs, blood work and imaging and new patient letters.
• Performs duties as a Clerical Coordinator when needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance that starts DAY ONE
• Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including 6 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan in the form of a 401(3b) with company match after longevity
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account—allowing you to set aside pretax dollars to better care for your health and the health of your loved ones
• Free yearlong unlimited CDTA Navigator Pass, including Free CDTA bike share program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid for Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

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