Scheduling Coordinator - Audiology

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a Patient Access Representative to greet and register patients, answer calls, schedule appointments, and manage medical charts. The role emphasizes excellent customer service, accurate data capture, and collaboration with clinical staff across departments.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree preferred) and CPR certification as determined by management. Prior health care experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• CPR certification may be required depending on role.
• 1 year of health care experience preferred.
• Strong computer, administrative, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients and families at registration areas.
• Answer telephone calls and schedule appointments.
• Pull and file medical charts as indicated.
• Coordinate with clinical staff and other departments to ensure smooth patient flow.

Skills

Computer skills

Administrative skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Job description

Overview: Mon- Fri, day shift Job Description Summary: The Patient Access Representative is responsible for greeting and registering patients, answering telephone calls, scheduling appointments, and pulling and filing medical charts when indicated.

Essential Functions

Provides excellent customer service to patients and families by applying best practices and standard operating procedures. Interviews and registers patients in registration areas that report up through Patient Access. Obtains accurate demographic, insurance, and physician information on registrations. Screens customer data to ensure patient is eligible for insurance indicated. Communicates differences to the customer. Screens registrations to ensure insurance pre-certification and physician referral requirements are met. Instructs customer on requirements. Assists in identifying self-pay patients and referring them to financial assistance when applicable. Instructs customer on requirements. Establishes and maintains open communication with the all departments that Patient Access interacts with and clinical staff in those areas. Assists in the shadowing/precepting of new employees.

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Associate's Degree, preferred.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

CPR certification (based on position and as determined by manager).

Skills

Demonstrated computer skills required with the ability to navigate most current technology systems. Strong administrative skills. Excellent customer service and organizational skills.

Experience

One year of health care experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Patient Equipment CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Ability to multi-task within a stressful environment.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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