Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to support patients, providers, and staff by facilitating access to services, tests, and procedures under the care provider's direction.

The role involves coordinating patient activity, performing registration and scheduling tasks, and handling clerical duties to meet scheduling needs, ensuring smooth flow of information and timely service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Acquires vital consent from patient for medical records and authorizations 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.

Job description

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to support patients, providers, and staff by facilitating access to services, tests, and procedures under the care provider's direction.

The role involves coordinating patient activity, performing registration and scheduling tasks, and handling clerical duties to meet scheduling needs, ensuring smooth flow of information and timely service delivery.