Neurology Scheduling Coordinator: Patient Access & Coordination

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to facilitate access to services, tests and procedures under clinician guidance. You will coordinate patient flow, perform registration and scheduling, and handle related clerical tasks to support efficient care delivery.

The role emphasizes coordinating across departments, handling inquiries, and maintaining accurate schedules and reports to ensure timely patient care.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical training required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• One to three years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquires vital consent from patient for medical records, authorization for evaluations, procedures, treatment programs, therapies, etc., from managed care plans and other payers.
• Communicates with patient, staff and referring physician regarding authorization decisions.
• Schedules services such as tests, procedures, follow-up visits and any other services the patient may require as taken from Doctor’s orders.
• Produces efficient and accurate schedules and associated reports.
• Records and updates schedule changes accurately.
• Monitors discharge status of patient, discharges patients and coordinates discharge communication procedures to referring physician.
• Responsible for answering of multiple telephone lines and looking after the caller’s needs quickly and thoroughly.
• Participates actively in department decision-making, coordinating patients schedules for multiple subject areas.

Education

Vocational/Technical training

Associates Degree

Job description

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to facilitate access to services, tests and procedures under clinician guidance. You will coordinate patient flow, perform registration and scheduling, and handle related clerical tasks to support efficient care delivery.

The role emphasizes coordinating across departments, handling inquiries, and maintaining accurate schedules and reports to ensure timely patient care.