Scheduling Coordinator - Oncology - Days

About the role

The Scheduling Coordinator will coordinate and schedule surgeries, post-op appointments, surgical clearances, pre-admission testing, procedures, diagnostic testing, and referrals. Additionally, this person will obtain insurance authorizations and provide patient education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule surgeries, post-op appointments, surgical clearances, pre-admission testing, procedures, diagnostic testing, and referrals.
• Obtain insurance authorizations and provide patient education.
• Serve as the Cancer Screening Scheduler to primarily support the Central market Lung Cancer Screening Program with other system standardization duties.
• Collaborate with physicians, radiology, and patients to coordinate cancer screenings for eligible patients.
• Collect, organize, and compile data related to screenings for presentation at various governance committees.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and observance of organization protocol.
• Anticipate issues and suggest strategies to address and/or improve those issues.
• Maintain team-orientated relationships with managers, physicians, and other clinical staff.
• Show a strong understanding of medical terminology and proficiency with computer systems and software applications including Microsoft Office experience: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of scheduling experience preferred.
• NextGen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD9, ICD10 codes preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of customer service and observance of organization protocol.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate issues and suggest strategies to address and/or improve those issues.
• Highly organized and meticulous about details.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Strong understanding and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency with computer systems and software applications including Microsoft Office experience: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

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