Cancer Center Scheduler: Coordinate Patient Procedures

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dedicated Scheduling Coordinator to manage the scheduling of patient procedures, pre-admission testing, and follow-up appointments in a busy healthcare environment.

The role requires meticulous communication, experience with scheduling systems, and the ability to coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure timely and accurate information for patients.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients for procedures; post-operative appointments, pre-admission testing, testing, surgery, follow up and wait list process. Notify patients in-person and via mail of scheduled procedures. Ensures all communications are timely and provide complete details of procedure, location, and time and required. Provides patients with information pertaining to testing and surgery.
• Maintains multiple applications for scheduling of procedures & collection of patient data. Schedules location of procedure, medical staff & clinical resources. Completes accurate & timely journal entries. Collaborates with both internal & external partners to obtain resources. Maintains physician &/or surgeon's schedule. Registers patient & ensures demographic data is entered accurat
• Communicates schedules on a daily basis. Reviews with advisor. Updates staff with revisions. Posts schedules.
• Acts as liaison to with internal departments and external resources and agencies.
• Coordinates to ensure all paperwork is complete and preauthorization has been obtained. Obtains and processes referrals for procedures.

Skills

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Customer Service

Team Work

Knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dedicated Scheduling Coordinator to manage the scheduling of patient procedures, pre-admission testing, and follow-up appointments in a busy healthcare environment.

The role requires meticulous communication, experience with scheduling systems, and the ability to coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure timely and accurate information for patients.