Scheduling Specialist - Practice - Wilmington, Delaware

Virtua Health; Dartford; On-site; GBP 18,457 - 27,391; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time clerical professional to manage patient flow and scheduling. The role requires medical clerical experience and an understanding of medical terminology. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and computer proficiency. Competitive hourly compensation is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and tuition assistance.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient flow by inputting surgical procedures.
• Coordinate admission process and scheduling.
• Manage communication and maintain medical records.
• Assist in orienting new staff.

Skills

Previous medical clerical experience

Understanding of medical terminology

Computer user proficiency (data entry)

Clear communication skills

Professional phone demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

New Virtua Practice opening in Wilmington DE.

Location: Wilmington, 1941 Limestone Rd. On-Site. Employment Type: Regular, Full time. Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America). Total Weekly Hours: 40.

Summary: Schedules inpatient or outpatient procedures. Informs patients and physician office of prep instructions or other test requirements. Correctly identifies the patient, matches medical records, and facilitates hospital care.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for the organized flow of patients throughout the department by accurately inputting surgical procedures and preference cards, orders.
• Acts as the key contact within the department for coordinating the admission process and scheduling surgical procedures.
• Alerts facilitator of current or potential problems and assists in resolution.
• Handles a high volume of incoming and outgoing communication from the unit while providing excellent customer service.
• Maintains medical records, stat reports, enters data into multiple databases, and runs reports as required.
• Maintains office supplies and equipment.
• Assists in orienting new staff on scheduling and data collection processes.
• Assists with unit coverage as needed.

Position Qualifications

• Previous medical clerical experience.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Computer user proficiency (data entry).
• Clear communication skills.
• Professional phone demeanor.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Rate: $18.16 - $26.95. The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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