Cancer Screening Coordination Specialist

University Medical Center; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Cancer Prevention Scheduling Coordinator to manage scheduling, patient eligibility, and pre-authorization tasks for cancer screening programs. The role emphasizes patient access, data documentation, and coordination with primary care providers to ensure timely and appropriate screenings.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through the health system, coordinating with hospital staff, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience in scheduling and referral work in a healthcare environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through the UofL Health system and help them arrive on time for appointments.
• Facilitate communication with UofL Health and external staff and providers.
• Develop relationships with hospital and physician office schedulers, ordering providers, technologists, and nurses.
• Document interventions and outcomes for program tracking and growth.
• Forward procedural reports to PCP and contact patients post-procedure to evaluate experience.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

Patient communication

Interdepartmental collaboration

Documentation & data tracking

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree (preferred)

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Cancer Prevention Scheduling Coordinator to manage scheduling, patient eligibility, and pre-authorization tasks for cancer screening programs. The role emphasizes patient access, data documentation, and coordination with primary care providers to ensure timely and appropriate screenings.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through the health system, coordinating with hospital staff, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA.