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SummaryCoordinates all patient scheduling activities including appointments, procedures, and exams for multiple hospital, physician practice, outpatient departments, modalities, and facilities. Facilitates communication between staff, referral sources, and physician offices regarding concerns/issues related to scheduling.
Job Duties
- Collects clinical information, obtains insurance, and verifies patient demographics to ensure appropriate scheduling of screening and diagnostic tests.
- Schedules patients for procedures, preadmission testing, and for obtaining STATs.
- Educates patients, families, and physician offices regarding department protocols, procedures, insurance, referrals, and testing criteria.
- Identifies areas of improvement and makes recommendations for improvement after reviewing protocols.
- Trains and onboards new employees and assists with the development of training manuals.
- Utilizes scheduling software and other supporting software applications to enhance productivity and efficiencies.
- Serves as a resource for staff, physicians, and referring offices.
- Strives to reduce errors and minimize rework and defects using LEAN methodology.
Minimum Qualifications- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 years of experience in a medical office, call center, or customer service.
- Ability to maintain strict level of confidentiality.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment while handling multiple responsibilities.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to enter information accurately into electronic systems.
- Demonstrated ability to handle stressful situations.
- Knowledge of diagnostic tests and procedures.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications- Training in EMR and scheduling systems such as EPIC, IDX, PHS, etc.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Physical DemandsLift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
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