Scheduling Coordinator
About The Position
The Scheduling Coordinator performs a variety of administrative and clinical duties to include support of the physician and care team in providing quality medical care to patients. The coordinator acts as a connector for the provider and patient throughout the pre-operative process. The duties include, but are not limited to: Obtaining referrals/pre-certification of procedures Scheduling required labs, radiology exams, and cardiac workup Confirming clearance and consents are in order Faxing all required documentation (patients consents, clearances, results, H&P., etc.) to the OR, confirming receipt of same Finalizing schedule, arranging any special requirements (ex. equipment needs, verifies schedule with provider and patient, coordinates add-ons, follows proper procedure regarding conflicts) Patient communications while adhering to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED required
- 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
- EMR experience, Athena preferred
- Strong medical terminology knowledge
- Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies
- Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems; requires details, data and facts that must be analyzed and challenged prior to making decisions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Dependable, with strong work ethic and extremely high degree personal integrity.
- Ability to face multiple deadlines that must be met on time.
- Ability to deal with multiple interruptions on a continual basis that must be met with a friendly exchange with others.
- Helpful and constructive view of working with others to achieve positive outcomes
Nice To Haves
- EMR experience, Athena preferred
Responsibilities
- Obtaining referrals/pre-certification of procedures
- Scheduling required labs, radiology exams, and cardiac workup
- Confirming clearance and consents are in order
- Faxing all required documentation (patients consents, clearances, results, H&P., etc.) to the OR, confirming receipt of same
- Finalizing schedule, arranging any special requirements (ex. equipment needs, verifies schedule with provider and patient, coordinates add-ons, follows proper procedure regarding conflicts)
- Patient communications while adhering to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401K with automatic employer contribution.
- PTO and Paid Holidays.
- Company paid Life Insurance.
- Access to voluntary short and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to additional life insurance.
- Access to a variety of Wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
