Patient Coordinator Sr Associate Surgical Oncology
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Posted on:
4 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Patient Coordinator Sr Associate - Surgical Oncology
The Patient Coordinator Sr Associate plays a critical role in supporting clinical operations for the Surgical Oncology this role you will coordinate patient medical records schedule appointments and manage referrals to designated clinical programs and services. This role ensures accurate timely and comprehensive patient charts while facilitating smooth patient flow supporting case managers and providing clerical and administrative assistance to the care team.
Candidates must have healthcare customer service experience to be considered. EPIC patient registration and scheduling experience is a plus.
Location: Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center Nebraska Medicine Omaha NE
Schedule:
Full-Time 40 hr/wk
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Training Schedule:
First 2-3 weeks: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Training begins on your first day and is required for all new hires before transitioning to the regular schedule.
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine
Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
Leading Health Network Work with the regions top academic health network partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education research and patient care.
Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences reflecting the communities we serve.
Educational Support Enjoy up to $5000/year in tuition assistance a 35% discount at Clarkson College and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
Duties: Patient Coordinator Sr Associate
Properly professionally and sensitively obtain and handle medical records by communicating and coordinating with patients physician offices hospitals and other medical organizations/personnel in order to create accurate and sufficiently comprehensive patient charts. Coordinate patient referrals to designated clinical programs and services by being a part of and communicating with a team of people tasked with ensuring that patient appointments are timely accurate and appropriate. Register and schedule patients in a customer service oriented efficient and effective manner and in accordance with department guidelines. Complete complex scheduling of multiple appointments and/or services. Provide clerical support relating to scheduling and/or coordination of various services and surgical procedures within the organization. Provide administrative support as necessary to all team members in clinic surgical and procedural areas as assigned.
Required Qualifications: Patient Coordinator Sr Associate
Minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare customer service environment required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of one-year post-secondary education with coursework in business medical assistant program or nursing assistant program OR equivalent combination of education/experience in customer service or medical scheduling related capacity (one year of education equals one year of experience) required.
Demonstrated verbal and written customer relations skills required.
Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team required.
Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Demonstrated analytical prioritizing and organizational skills required.
Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service to physicians patients and other internal/external customers required.
Preferred Qualifications: Patient Coordinator Sr Associate
Experience in a healthcare environment with working knowledge of scheduling or healthcare record collection and registration systems preferred.
Clinical background in assigned area preferred.
Associates degree in business healthcare or related field preferred.
Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant preferred.
Previous experience with Microsoft office data entry and electronic health records programs such as EPIC preferred.
Currently licensed medical assistant patient care technician or certified nursing assistant (CNA) certificate preferred.
Recruiter Contact
Sarah Placzek
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion marital status sex age national origin disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity and protected veterans status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Suturing
- Medical Terminology
- Sterile Processing
About Company
Nebraska Medicine is the most comprehensive health network in the region, with two major hospitals, more than 1,000 doctors and 40 clinics in the Omaha area.
