Senior Scheduling Coordinator

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Senior Scheduling Coordinator to manage patient scheduling and support within the Revenue Cycle. You will be responsible for processing patient information and scheduling appointments while ensuring excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have at least 1.5 years of experience in a patient access role and strong communication skills. This is a full-time position requiring advanced proficiency in scheduling systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years of experience in patient access or similar field.
• Demonstrates ability to work in multiple systems for assigned tasks.
• Strong problem solving skills in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments, procedures, and surgeries accurately.
• Provide non-medical support to patients and clinical staff.
• Communicate effectively with providers and patients.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Cadence

Optime

Aria

Ambra

Job description

Senior Scheduling Coordinator

Department: James | James Ambulatory Clinic Scheduling

Scope of Position

Revenue Cycle for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is responsible for providing excellent customer service while completing the following responsibilities accurately and efficiently; processing patient demographic and insurance information, scheduling appointments, procedures, surgeries, and admissions, and continuously supporting patient and payer billing tasks and cash collection responsibilities. Areas within Revenue Cycle include pre-registration, registration, pre-certification, financial clearance and counseling, financial assistance, scheduling, billing, claims follow-up, customer service and cash collection. The primary responsibility of staff within Revenue Cycle is to optimally perform duties that ensure the collection of net revenue for services rendered while providing top of class customer service.

Position Summary

The Senior Scheduling Coordinator is an advanced position within the Revenue Cycle that provides non-medical support to patients, clinical care team members and the organization. In addition to the standard duties, this multi-dimensional position demonstrates advanced expertise in product, process or a service line area where patient care coordination across multiple disciplines is practiced and knowledge and understanding of multiple software systems is required to coordinate such care. This position is responsible for providing consumers (referring providers, clinical staff, payers and patients) with accurate, up-to-date information regarding products, services and procedures (including but not limited to Surgery, Radiation Therapy, Interventional Radiology, Interventional Cardiology, Transplant Coordination, and Endoscopy). A Senior Scheduling Coordinator demonstrates an advanced ability to help patients understand complex medical information related to their healthcare journey within the organization. Position may include providing revenue cycle support for multiple new and return appointments and/or other appointments such as pre-surgical/procedural testing and consults, cardiac clearance, dental clearance, treatment planning, patient education, research appointments, etc.

Position assures accurate appointments/surgeries/procedures are scheduled, accurate demographic and insurance information has been collected to support clinical and financial needs, and if needed, the Senior Scheduling Coordinator is able to perform full registration duties in addition to scheduling and coordination activities. Precertification and financial counseling may also be carried out by this individual, therefore requiring basic knowledge of insurance and payer approval options and software. A Senior Scheduling Coordinator provides ongoing support and effective communication to physicians and other clinical team members, patients and patient support systems by coordinating their requests and organizing and communicating in such a way that is clear and concise for all. A Senior Scheduling Coordinator is expected to create a positive first impression and lead by example. The role includes advanced proficiency in multiple EMR platforms and includes but is not limited to scheduling, imaging and registration systems (Cadence, Optime, and Aria when applicable), ABN, eligibility, document management software, medical imaging software (Ambra), IHIS communication tools (encounters, in baskets, secure chat), IHIS work queues, and payor platforms etc. The Senior Scheduling Coordinator may also support PAC Lead and Access Management by assisting with training and support for all new staff and student interns when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: High School Diploma or GED. PC Knowledge and interpersonal, verbal, and written communication. Minimum 1.5 years of experience in patient access or similar field. Employee demonstrates strong problem solving and customer service skills. Able to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks in busy environment.

Preferred: Associate’s Degree and at least 1.5 years of experience in a healthcare setting, existing revenue cycle department or customer service role. Experience with Cadence, Optime Aria, Ambra, and medical terminology preferred. Demonstrates ability to work in multiple systems for assigned tasks, management and reporting.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Finance

SUB-FUNCTION: Revenue Cycle - Scheduling

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical

CAREER LEVEL: T3

Additional Information

Location: OSU Gynecologic Oncology (2523)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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