Scheduling Coordinator (Podiatry)

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks a Scheduling Coordinator to facilitate access to services, tests, and procedures for patients under the care of providers. The role coordinates flow of information, handles registrations, and performs clerical tasks to support scheduling.

Responsibilities include obtaining consents, communicating authorizations, scheduling services, and maintaining accurate schedules and reports. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational/Technical training preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in scheduling/clerical work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient scheduling for tests, procedures, and follow-up visits.
• Registers patients and processes scheduling information.
• Communicates with patients and staff regarding authorizations.
• Manages multi-line phone support and patient needs.
• Maintains accurate scheduling records and reports.

Education

Vocational/Technical training

Associates Degree

Job description

Job Overview

The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for serving patients, providers, and staff in facilitating access to services, tests, procedures, etc. at the direction of the care provider. The Scheduling Coordinator coordinates the flow and exchange of information related to patients' activity and performs registration and scheduling functions, as well as other clerical functions that meet the needs of scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Acquires vital consent from patient for medical records, authorization for evaluations, procedures, treatment programs, therapies, etc., from managed care plans and other payers.
• Communicates with patient, staff and referring physician regarding authorization decisions.
• Schedules services such as tests, procedures, follow-up visits and any other services the patient may require as taken from Doctor's orders.
• Produces efficient and accurate schedules and associated reports.
• Records and updates schedule changes accurately.
• Monitors discharge status of patient, discharges patients and coordinates discharge communication procedures to referring physician.
• Responsible for answering of multiple telephone lines and looking after the caller’s needs quickly and thoroughly.
• Participates actively in department decision-making, coordinating patients schedules for multiple subject areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical training
• Associates Degree
• One to three years experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status