Scheduling Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Hancock, MI

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Scheduling Coordinator collaborates with various departments to facilitate the surgical schedule and patient progression. This role involves notifying relevant departments of patient needs, preparing written communication, acquiring and communicating patient information, and managing supplies and inventory. The coordinator is also responsible for entering patient charges and information into the scheduling system, handling mail, and preparing medical forms.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Strong computer and telephone skills required.
• Must possess strong communication skills.
• Must be able to prioritize work.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years Medical Office experience Preferred.
• Medical Terminology knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with One Day Surgery Charge Nurse, OR Charge Nurse, nursing units and other departments to facilitate surgical schedule and patient progression.
• Notifies blood bank, radiology, PACU, materials supply technician and OR Charge Nurse of special One Day Surgery patient needs or add-on cases or cancellations.
• Provides typing, word processing, and personal computer support in preparing written communication for the department.
• Acquires complete and accurate information regarding patients and procedures and communicates to appropriate persons.
• Answers telephone, documents and communicates messages promptly and accurately.
• Orders and stocks supplies from General Stores as needed and ensures appropriate inventory levels for office supplies, and equipment for department.
• Prepares and enters patient charges and other patient information into computerized scheduling system.
• Receives and routes all incoming mail for the One Day Surgery.
• Faxes/delivers patient information or physician orders as requested by the nursing staff.
• Maintains necessary medical forms to be assembled for specific procedures performed in the department.
• Maintains organized filing system of One Day Surgery records for the department.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED