Scheduling Coordinator
Allentown, GA - USA
Job Summary
Imagine a career at one of the nations most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network a nationally recognized forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether youre considering your next career move or your first you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Coordinates all patient scheduling activities including appointments procedures and exams for multiple hospital physician practice outpatient departments modalities and facilities. Facilitates communication between staff referral sources and physician offices regarding concerns/issues related to scheduling.
Job Duties
- Collects clinical information obtains insurance and verifies patient demographics to ensure appropriate scheduling of screening and diagnostic tests.
- Schedules patients for physician appointments and diagnostic test procedures.
- Educates patients families and physician offices regarding department protocols procedures insurance referrals and testing criteria.
- Monitors practice protocols and department procedures and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Utilizes scheduling software and other patient-specific software applications to facilitate patient access into the network.
- Serves as a resource for staff physicians and referring offices.
- Strives to reduce errors minimize rework and defects through conscientious defects and attention to detail.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 6 months medical office call center or customer service oriented work experience or
- in lieu of work experience the completion of an Associates Degree program or higher will be accepted.
- Ability to maintain strict level of confidentiality.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment while handling multiple responsibilities.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to enter information accurately into electronic systems.
- Demonstrates ability to handle stressful situations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarization with EMR and scheduling systems such as EPIC PHS etc.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing frequent keyboard use *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.
Work Shift:
Day ShiftAddress:
515 Hamilton StPrimary Location:
Three City CenterPosition Type:
OnsiteUnion:
Not ApplicableWork Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8:30a-5:00pDepartment:
LVPG-L Strategic OperationsRequired Experience:
IC
About Company
Wherever our health network’s journey takes us in the years to come, you can be sure we will carry forth the passion our founders, as well as their enduring vision: to provide the people of the Lehigh Valley with the best possible health care – right in their own backyard. The care ... View more