Specialty Scheduling Coordinator — Patient Access

Penn Medicine; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to streamline department operations by coordinating scheduling and preregistration of patients. The role requires gathering, triaging and coordinating information across clinical and administrative teams, ensuring excellent patient relations and accurate eligibility verification.

You will utilize PennChart and scheduling guidelines to optimize block time and reimbursement.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum four years medical scheduling experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Certification with PennChart (Schedgistration) within 6 months of hire.
• Hospital background.

Responsibilities

• Receive, promptly respond and manage scheduling requests via phone, Teams, PennChart and fax.
• Coordinate scheduling relative to room/chair/bed allocation and staff availability; pre-register outpatients.
• Ensure referrals, authorizations and pre-certifications are in place before scheduling.
• Communicate appointment dates/times and send itineraries; reschedule to maximize utilization.
• Perform daily communications (email, voicemail, fax, hard copy).
• Schedule department meetings.
• Transcribe radiologist minutes/reports as needed.
• Order office supplies.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Coordination

Medical terminology

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Tools

PennChart

Scheduling systems

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to streamline department operations by coordinating scheduling and preregistration of patients. The role requires gathering, triaging and coordinating information across clinical and administrative teams, ensuring excellent patient relations and accurate eligibility verification.

You will utilize PennChart and scheduling guidelines to optimize block time and reimbursement.