Scheduling/Referral Coordinator Specialist - Generations

MultiCare Health System•Yakima, WA

2d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Scheduling Coordinator-Specialty Clinic coordinates the provider’s surgery and clinic schedules. This clerical position serves as a first-line representative to hospitals and surgery centers and is responsible for scheduling appointments and operative procedures. The coordinator works as a member of the clinic team. The role is based at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital, a 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving the Yakima Valley. The position is listed as 1.0 FTE on a day shift, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
Two years of clerical experience in a medical environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent.
Two years of clerical experience in a medical environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate appointment and surgical-procedure scheduling accurately, recognizing its relationship to patient care.
Verify insurance benefits.
Obtain insurance pre-certification and authorization as required.
Coordinate and schedule pre-operative, pre-admission, and post-operative patient appointments.
Schedule provider meetings, including attorney and vendor meetings.
Maintain, coordinate, and adjust the provider’s clinic schedule to accommodate surgical cases, CME, vacation, court appearances, attorney depositions, and other meetings, using Epic and MS Outlook.