Scheduling Coordinator

US Oncology Inc.; Manchester, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness program

Health savings account / Flexible"s"?f

401(k)

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Tuition discounts

Job summary

RCCA in Manchester, CT is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to ensure a seamless patient experience by managing appointments and tests. You will handle incoming calls, direct them to the right staff, and coordinate scheduling with physicians and clinics.

Responsibilities include scheduling new and returning patients, handling referrals and authorization, collecting co-pays, and maintaining scheduling templates. A customer-focused approach and basic medical terminology help you succeed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; minimum three years office experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding required.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Answers all incoming calls, assesses callers' needs, directs to appropriate personnel. Pages clinic personnel as appropriate. Obtains and communicates messages in an accurate and timely manner.
• Efficiently schedules new patients, patient referrals, and returning patients in computer system in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines. For new and or referred patients, sets up in system with appropriate documentation and coding. Cancels/reschedules appointments according to physician schedule changes; notifies appropriate clinic personnel.
• Obtains and enters all authorization and correspondence relating to referrals in patients' charts and/or electronic medical records (EMR).
• Collects co-pays, deductible and other out-of-pocket amounts at time of visit.
• Maintains primary office scheduling template containing all physician meetings, satellite schedule, rounding and call coverage.
• Arranges for patients to have financial counseling as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/practice.
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office. Covers for other front office functions as requested.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, forms, and other typing as requested by supervisor.
• May schedule outpatient appointments/testing/surgeries and hospital admissions upon request. Obtains necessary pre-certification as required.
• May communicate to patient about surgeries or tests being scheduled and potential prep work needed, inquiring about test specifics from necessary parties and gathering patient information as needed.
• May be responsible for follow up on all pre-operative tests to ensure cleared for surgical procedure and communicates with physician and patients if further testing is required before surgery is performed.
• May be responsible for scheduling post-operative follow up appointments with Physicians.
• Where applicable, basic understanding of medical terminology for tests and surgical procedures, including coding and ability to look up codes specific to diagnosis, surgery and scheduling procedure.

Job description

Overview

Join RCCA as a Scheduling Coordinator and play a vital role in ensuring a seamless patient experience! As a Scheduling Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of our operations, efficiently managing patient appointments and tests. You'll handle all incoming calls with professionalism, directing them to the appropriate personnel and ensuring clear communication between patients and our dedicated medical staff. This role may also involve coordinating external and surgical scheduling.

Become a crucial link in our healthcare team, helping us deliver exceptional care every day.

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester, CT

Compensation: $16.96 - $21.00 Per Hour

Compensation packages based on your unique skills, experience, and qualifications

As of the date of this posting, RCCA offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. In addition to the salary, we provide: Health, dental, and vision plans, Wellness program, Health savings account - Flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan, Life insurance, Short-term disability insurance, Long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay, Tuition discounts with numerous universities.

We believe these benefits underscore our commitment to the well-being and professional growth of our employees.

Responsibilities

• Answers all incoming calls, assesses callers' needs, directs to appropriate personnel. Pages clinic personnel as appropriate. Obtains and communicates messages in an accurate and timely manner.
• Efficiently schedules new patients, patient referrals, and returning patients in computer system in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines. For new and or referred patients, sets up in system with appropriate documentation and coding. Cancels/reschedules appointments according to physician schedule changes; notifies appropriate clinic personnel.
• Obtains and enters all authorization and correspondence relating to referrals in patients' charts and/or electronic medical records (EMR).
• Collects co-pays, deductible and other out-of-pocket amounts at time of visit.
• Maintains primary office scheduling template containing all physician meetings, satellite schedule, rounding and call coverage.
• Arranges for patients to have financial counseling as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/practice.
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office. Covers for other front office functions as requested.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, forms, and other typing as requested by supervisor.
• May schedule outpatient appointments/testing/surgeries and hospital admissions upon request. Obtains necessary pre-certification as required.
• May communicate to patient about surgeries or tests being scheduled and potential prep work needed, inquiring about test specifics from necessary parties and gathering patient information as needed.
• May be responsible for follow up on all pre-operative tests to ensure cleared for surgical procedure and communicates with physician and patients if further testing is required before surgery is performed.
• May be responsible for scheduling post-operative follow up appointments with Physicians.
• Where applicable, basic understanding of medical terminology for tests and surgical procedures, including coding and ability to look up codes specific to diagnosis, surgery and scheduling procedure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum three years office experience, preferably in a medical office setting. Knowledge of medical terminology and coding required.
• Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for prolonged periods of time.

COMPETENCIES:

• Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as reliable resource in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
• Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
• Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them
• Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves contact with patients and public.