Oncology Scheduler II

Sutter Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a clerical professional to maintain scheduling for specialized procedures within SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation. You will coordinate with physicians' offices, verify room/equipment availability, and ensure privacy and safety while delivering quality patient care.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with strong medical terminology knowledge and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Requires HS Diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and PHI privacy protections.
• Strong communication, time management, and ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain scheduling for procedures and coordinate with physicians' offices and related departments.
• Verify room and equipment availability as needed.
• Ensure privacy and safety in patient care and adhere to regulations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data interpretation

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Microsoft Office Suite

Teamwork

PHI privacy

Independent worker

Collaborative relationships

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation

Position Overview:

Maintains scheduling for specialized procedures for an assigned department. Coordinates services with physicians' offices, and other related departments, verifying room and equipment availability if necessary. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent job performance and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

CLERICAL:

• Performs general clerical tasks, such as answering phones and greeting customers and patients on a daily basis.
• Prepares and completes accurate, job related documentation, including collecting, updating, and maintaining patient services schedules.

SAFETY:

• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including organizing files and keeping desks free of loose papers and clutter.

COMPLIANCE:

• Performs job responsibilities in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of service.
• Maintains strictest confidence of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.

EDUCATION:

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

1 year of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of medical terminology including a variety of diagnostic tests, surgeries, consultations and procedures.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements (https://sutterhealth.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/JobAnalysisLibrary/ES0RnulTbIRHvF-cDZnWHlMBwjw2wkis2qg5u5xvRxQaWQ?e=YovggV)

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Occasionally

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $31.92 to $44.68 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.