Scheduling Coordinator - Cardio Clinic - Full-Time

Mercycare; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator for the Cardio Clinic. The role supports patient-centered care by coordinating cardiovascular scheduling and performing tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

You will handle telephone communications, coordinate appointments, enter data from procedural records, navigate the EMR, and assist with revisions to orders. The position requires strong computer skills and excellent customer service in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Two years of health care and/or secretarial experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Healthcare education desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receives and handles telephone communications accurately and timely.
• Coordinates scheduling patients.
• Completes data entry from procedural records in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Implements changes and assists with revisions on patient orders and requests.
• Organizes and prioritizes daily work effectively.
• Receives and directs visitors within the department as indicated.
• Navigates the electronic medical record efficiently, orders procedures and locates documentation as necessary.
• Promotes a positive and professional image, collaborates with healthcare team including physicians, nurses and discharge planners.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions or incidents.

Job description

## Scheduling Coordinator - Cardio Clinic - Full-TimeApply: Mercy Medical Center: Full time: Posted Today: JR105455**Work Shift**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Summary**This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing coordination activities related to patient scheduling and performing tasks and support functions under the supervision of a licensed nurse.**Job Description****Job Duties/Essential Functions*** **Job Duties** + Receives and handles telephone communications accurately and timely + Coordinates scheduling patients + Completes data entry from procedural records in an accurate and timely fashion + Implements changes and assists with revisions on patient orders and requests + Organizes and prioritizes daily work effectively. + Receives and directs visitors within the department as indicated + Navigates the electronic medical record efficiently, orders procedures and locates documentation as necessary + Promotes a positive and professional image, collaborates with healthcare team including physicians, nurses and discharge planners + Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.**Department Specific Duties**Mercy Cardiology Clinic* Greets and directs Plumb Hearth Center patients and visitors. Obtains insurance cards, drivers licenses, and signatures for office records that support the patient encounter* Coordinates scheduling patients for cardiovascular care and services at the Plumb Heart Center and outreach clinic locations* Transcribes orders for cardiovascular testing from outside referring providers* Resolves scheduling conflicts as identified* Demonstrates a general understanding of the different insurance carriers (including Title 19, Medicare, and VA) and their eligibility requirements* Handles routine billing questions as they arise and forwards more complex questions to the Mercy Billing Office as appropriate* Responds to medical record requests in a timely manner* Functions as a resource to patients and visitors for the use of EMR integrated software platforms that promote and support the care and service of patients* Documents telephone encounters in the electronic medical record to communicate information to physicians and staff* Maintains providers and diagnostic schedules utilizing scheduling software* Schedules all Plumb Heart Center scheduling requests including follow-ups, infusions, scans, labs and/or imaging* Coordinates patient appointments with all internal and external orders* Provide patient education as needed for scheduled tests and procedures, inclusive of dietary restrictions* Completes all Cardiology Front Desk/Scheduling staff messages sent to the Front Desk/Scheduling pool* Runs scheduling recall reports, sends communication to patient and schedules recalls accordingly* Sends via fax or email, all necessary documentation to other providers or clinics* Updates patient insurance information, and completes patients estimates as needed* Cross covers front office and phone scheduling positions as deemed necessary* Implements changes and assists with revisions to patient scheduling and requests* Reviews and updates providers and diagnostic testing schedules daily* Responds to real/potential problems based on urgency related to provider/testing schedules* Refers conflicts and procedural questions to the Supervisor or Manager **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Role models exemplary customer service skills both verbally and non-verbally in person and on the phone.* Creates welcoming environment for all healthcare team members* Remains focused in stressful situations and performs multiple tasks quickly* Handles multiple priorities in a distracting environment* Ability to work in close proximity to others* Manages anger/fear/hostility **Professional Experience*** Two years of health care and/or secretarial experience preferred* Strong computer skills required **Education*** High School Diploma or equivalent preferred* Medical Assisting Diploma, Associate of Applied Science Degree preferred* Medical Terminology strongly preferred **Licensure, Certification, Registration*** American Heart Assocation Basic Life Support (BLS) required as specified per department guidelines listed above. **Physical Requirements**Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently**Pay Rate Type**Hourly