Scheduling Coordinator

Fairview Health Services • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview
At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.
We Fairview are looking for Scheduling Coordinator to join the behavioral staff team!
This position is approved for 80 hours per two weeks.
The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for serving patients, providers, and staff in facilitating access to services, tests, procedures, etc. at the direction of the care provider. The Scheduling Coordinator coordinates the flow and exchange of information related to patients’ activity and performs registration and scheduling functions, as well as other clerical functions that meet the needs of scheduling.

Requirements

• High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting.
• Shown focus on customer service/patient service with every interaction.
• Excellent public relations and interpersonal/communication skills.
• Work as an effective team member to deliver outstanding care.
• Ability to use appropriate computer applications.
• Capable of working independently and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Ability to accept change and empower those around you to engage in ongoing process improvement.
• An understanding of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational training/certificate in any of the following areas: medical receptionist, office management and technology,
• administrative specialist, etc.

Responsibilities

• Acquires vital consent from patient for medical records, authorization for evaluations, procedures, treatment programs, therapies, etc., from managed care plans and other payers.
• Communicates with patient, staff and referring physician regarding authorization decisions.
• Schedules services such as tests, procedures, follow-up visits and any other services the patient may require as taken from Doctor’s orders.
• Produces efficient and accurate schedules and associated reports.
• Records and updates schedule changes accurately.
• Monitors discharge status of patient, discharges patients and coordinates discharge communication procedures to referring physician.
• Responsible for answering of multiple telephone lines and looking after the caller’s needs quickly and thoroughly.
• Participates actively in department decision-making, coordinating patients schedules for multiple subject areas.

Benefits

• Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!
• Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed