Physician Scheduler - Jasper

OneOncology; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OneOncology in Alabama is seeking a Physician Scheduler to coordinate patient appointments for a specific physician, including follow-ups and rescheduling missed visits. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care in a fast-paced oncology/hematology setting.

You will manage office schedules, answer calls, route messages, greet patients, and use standard office software. Requires high school diploma and at least 1 year in a medical office; strong communication and multi-tasking skills are

Qualifications

• Must be able to multi-task and maintain patient care quality.
• Must communicate clearly with patients and staff.
• Experience in a medical office is required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments for physician and extenders.
• Maintain office schedules for physicians.
• Answer telephone calls and route to appropriate staff.
• Receive and route messages and documents.
• Greet patients and direct them to staff.
• Use office software and equipment to perform duties.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks as needed.
• Transmit information or documents as needed.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Patient care

Clear communication

Stress management

Education

High school diploma

1 year medical office experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Job description

Clearview Cancer Institute is north Alabama's leading cancer treatment facility. For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting and our dedication to research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving treatment options.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Physician Scheduler is to schedule patients for a specific physician. This includes scheduling appointments, follow-ups, and rescheduling missed appointments.

Essential Job Functions

• Schedule appointments for patients to see physician, APP, labs, scans, etc.
• Maintain office schedules for the physicians and extenders.
• Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
• Receive and route messages and documents as needed.
• Greet patients, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
• Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications as needed to do work assigned.
• Perform various clerical and administrative functions as needed.
• Transmit information or documents as needed, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to multi-task and have a commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Must be sensitive to patients and their needs.
• Must be able to interact with a variety of people.
• Must be able to handle stress.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in written form.

Education/Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least (1) year experience in a medical office environment required.

Working conditions

This position works in the scheduling department of a busy oncology/hematology clinic. Patient interaction is required.

Physical requirements

This position requires that the employee be able to sit at a computer for up to eight hours a day. Heavy phone usage is also required.

Direct reports

This is not a supervisory position.

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