Scheduler (Cardiac Procedure) - Cardiovascular Med Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days

Essential Duties

• Adheres to protecting patient confidentiality
• Promotes a professional business atmosphere utilizing the business computer communication systems.
• Interacts with others in a positive, non-judgmental manner, managing conflict constructively avoiding escalating negative situations.
• Ensures that all appointments are registered appropriately in the scheduling system, including patient registration, referring physician, patient and insurance information and any other information needed.
• Verifies insurance and obtains authorization for surgery or procedures as indicated.
• Communicates all changes with patient and surgical case information to all involved personnel.
• Demonstrates flexibility, self-direction, accuracy and problem-solving skills in daily activity.
• Analyze/plans/prioritizes workload anticipating conflicts.
• Demonstrates flexibility in covering others for sick time, vacation, leave of absence or requested day off.
• Participates in additional projects and assignments as requested.
• Contributes to a positive departmental morale.
• Works positively with colleagues to create an effective, efficient workplace dedicated to customer service and quality patient care.
• Maintains accurate master surgery calendar for physician(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• Minimum 1-year scheduling coordinator experience preferably in a health care or clinical setting.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand medical/surgery terminology.
• Ability to work independently and with other team members and departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in non-invasive and/ or invasive cardiology testing procedures.