Patient Scheduling (Temp Position/Montrose)

Cedar Point Health; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedar Point Health in Montrose, CO is seeking a scheduling coordinator for a 3-month position with potential conversion to full time. The role focuses on patient contacts for new appointments, recalls, no-shows, reschedules, follow-ups, and lost patients, ensuring a pleasant scheduling experience.

The job values teamwork, patient-centered care, and strong communication. A High School Diploma is required, and three years in a customer service role is preferred; experience with an EHR system is a

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a customer service role.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to handle extensive phone work and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Makes and takes calls with courtesy and compassion, and informs patients of visit requirements.
• Facilitates patient flow and communicates changes with patients and clinical staff.
• Explains financial requirements to patients or responsible parties.
• Schedules appointments using EHR for patients, makes reminder calls one business day before appointments and maintains the schedule to ensure accuracy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Phone handling

EHR scheduling

Data entry

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

(This is a 3 month position with potential for conversion to full time)

If you are looking for a place where teamwork is a priority and every patient counts, this might be the spot for you. Cedar Point Health is built around the idea of taking care of people. Whether it’s our patients or our staff, putting people first is our top priority.

This position is responsible for patient contacts for new patient appointments, recalls, no-shows, rescheduled appointments, follow-up appointments, and “lost” patients who have not been seen in more than a year, while ensuring the patients have a pleasant scheduling experience.

Medical Translation Spanish Certification (CHI or CMI) is valued and considered for additional compensation

Background check will be performed with an offer of employment.

*FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES - SEE BELOW

Responsibilities

• Makes and takes call with courtesy and compassion, and informs patients of visit requirements.

• Facilitates patient flow and communicates changes with patients and clinical staff.

• Explains financial requirements to the patients or responsible parties.

• Schedules appointments using EHR for patients, makes reminder calls one business day before appointments and maintains the schedule (e.g. cancellations or additions) to ensure accuracy.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Genuinely enjoys people

• Ability to handle extensive phone work

• Ability to learn medical practice protocols and the EHR scheduling system

• Knowledge of customer service principles and techniques

• Ability and desire to learn medical terminology

• Knowledge of basic math and modern office procedures

• Ability to multitask effectively, dealing with phone calls to and from patients, and others in the office in a pleasant manner

• Ability to communicate calmly and clearly with patients about appointments in all circumstances including when they are ill or have an emergency, and without taking offense

• Ability to analyze situations and respond appropriately

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patient records

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Three years of experience in a customer service role.
Mental and Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a service representative that are mostly sedentary with occasional standing, walking, reaching. Daily and repetitive data entry may cause nerve problems unless ergonomic techniques are used. Periodic stress occurs from handling many calls and dealing with patient requests.
Conditions: The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, insurance companies, labs, hospitals, nursing homes, and other members of the public on a regular basis.