Oncology Scheduler

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Ohio; On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Scheduling Coordinator for the James Cancer Hospital (0375). This role supports scheduling of appointments, procedures and admissions with a strong emphasis on accurate patient data and coordination across care teams.

Required: high school diploma or GED with 2 years in a healthcare setting; 4-6 years preferred. Experience with Cadence, Optime Aria, Ambra, and medical terminology is desired.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with Cadence, Optime Aria, Ambra, and medical terminology preferred.
• Associate degree preferred or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical support to patients and care team.
• Coordinate patient scheduling across multiple disciplines and systems to ensure accurate appointments.
• Verify demographics and insurance information for scheduling and billing support.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Cadence

Optime

Ambra

Job description

Job Title: Oncology Scheduler Department: James | James Ambulatory Clinic Scheduling Scope of Position The Revenue Cycle for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is responsible for providing excellent customer service while completing the following responsibilities accurately and efficiently; processing patient demographic and insurance information, scheduling appointments, procedures, surgeries, and admissions, and continuously supporting patient and payer billing tasks and cash collection responsibilities. Areas within the Revenue Cycle include pre-registration, registration, pre-certification, financial clearance and counseling, financial assistance, scheduling, billing, claims follow-up, customer service and cash collection. The primary responsibility of staff within the Revenue Cycle is to optimally perform duties that ensure the collection of net revenue for services rendered while providing top of class customer service.

Position Summary The Senior Scheduling Coordinator is an advanced position within the Revenue Cycle that provides non- medical support to patients, clinical care team members and the organization. In addition to the standard duties, this multi-dimensional position demonstrates advanced expertise in product, process or a service line area where patient care coordination across multiple disciplines is practiced and knowledge and understanding of multiple software systems is required to coordinate such care. This position is responsible for providing consumers (referring providers, clinical staff, payers and patients) with accurate, up-to-date information regarding products, services and procedures (including but not limited to Surgery, Radiation Therapy, Interventional Radiology, Interventional Cardiology, Transplant Coordination, and Endoscopy). They demonstrate an advanced ability to help patients understand complex medical information related to their healthcare journey within the organization. Position may include providing revenue cycle support for multiple new and return appointments and/or other appointments such as pre-surgical/procedural testing and consults, cardiac clearance, dental clearance, treatment planning, patient education, research appointments, etc. Position assures accurate appointments/surgeries/procedures are scheduled, accurate demographic and insurance information has been collected to support clinical and financial needs, and if needed, the Senior PAC is able to perform full registration duties in addition to scheduling and coordination activities. Precertification and financial counseling may also be carried out by this individual, therefore requiring basic knowledge of insurance and payer approval options and software. They provide ongoing support and effective communication to physicians and other clinical team members, patients and patient support systems by coordinating their requests and organizing and communicating in such a way that is clear and concise for all. They are expected to create a positive first impression and lead by example. The role includes advanced proficiency in multiple EMR platforms and includes but is not limited to scheduling, imaging and registration systems (Cadence, Optime, and Aria when applicable), ABN, eligibility, document management software, medical imaging software (Ambra), IHIS communication tools (encounters, inbaskets, secure chat), IHIS work queues, and payor platforms etc. They may also support the Scheduling Coordinator Lead and Access Management by assisting with training and support for all new staff and student interns when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be required. Associate degree in relevant field may be preferred. 2 years of relevant experience required. 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred. Preferred: Associate’s Degree and at least 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, existing revenue cycle department or customer service role. Experience with Cadence, Optime Aria, Ambra, and medical terminology preferred. Demonstrates ability to work in multiple systems for assigned tasks, management and reporting.

Career Roadmap FUNCTION: Finance SUB-FUNCTION: Revenue Cycle - Scheduling CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical CAREER LEVEL: T3

Additional Information: Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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