SCHEDULING COORDINATOR, ENT- FULL TIME

Meadville Medical Center; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadville Medical Center in Meadville, PA is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator for ENT to coordinate surgical dates with patients and staff, obtain authorizations, and complete surgical paperwork.

Responsibilities include reviewing paperwork, rescheduling surgeries as needed, managing messages in the EMR, and ensuring confidentiality and compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an associated level of education in a medical-related field or combination of experience and/or education.
• Sufficient scheduling and communication skills to follow policies and procedures professionally.
• Experience with EMR software preferred.
• Great attention to detail and accurate typing skills (40 wpm).
• Ability to prioritize activities, organize work, and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical date with patient.
• Obtain insurance authorizations.
• Obtain PCP or medical clearances.
• Prepare and complete surgical paperwork.
• Review surgical paperwork with patients when possible.
• Reschedule surgeries as needed.
• Review and return messages in the EMR.
• Manage workload in the EMR and ensure timely completion.
• Prepare surgical paperwork for technicians and offices.
• Coordinate with surgical facility to complete planning and paperwork.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies and safety requirements.
• Interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Data entry

Typing 40 wpm

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in medical field

Tools

EMR software experience

Job description

ONE VERNON PLACE
MEADVILLE, PA 16335, USA

Description

: Communicate with patients, ENT staff, coordinate surgery scheduling.

Duties and Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate surgical date with patient.
• Obtain all appropriate insurance company authorizations.
• Obtain PCP or appropriate medical clearances.
• Prepare and complete all surgical paperwork.
• Review surgical paperwork with patients, when possible.
• Reschedule all surgeries as needed.
• Review & return messages in electronic health record.
• Complete workload in electronic health record.
• Prepare all surgical paperwork for surgical technicians and PCP offices or outside/other physician offices.
• Communicate with surgical facility to assure all aspect of surgical planning/scheduling/paperwork is successfully completed.
• Observe and comply with all ENT personnel policies and procedures.
• Communicate and interact effectively with patients and families, physicians, peers and other team members to maximize successful patient outcomes.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient and staff related information.
• Follow compliance and safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

A minimum of an associated level of education either by degree or combination of experience and/or education in a medical related field or physician office.

Sufficient previous experience and ability to demonstrate effective scheduling and communication skills to comprehend, direct and apply policies and procedures in a professional manner.

Experience with EMR software preferred.

Must possess great attention to detail.

Must be able to accurately type 40wpm and be efficient with data entry equipment. Must have the ability to apply appropriate rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation. Knowledge of computers is a necessity. Must possess the ability to prioritize activities, organize work and problem solve.

Communications skills both verbal and written must be above average to excellent. Must be able to communicate with public sector by telephone use and in person. Must be able to deal with anxious and angry people. Must be able to communication with Administrative Staff, Managers, Attorneys, Physicians and all hospital staff with due respect and tact.

Understanding of confidentiality rules is a must without exception.

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