What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appointment Coordinator position at Orthopedic Health of Kansas City?
Orthopedic Health of Kansas City (OHKC) is in search of an Appointment Scheduler/Receptionist. OHKC is a private orthopedic surgery practice with three locations throughout the Kansas City area with approximately 150 employees. We have been a trusted provider of orthopedic care in the Kansas City region for more than 70 years. The Appointment Scheduler/Receptionist will work at our North Kansas City office located at 1950 Diamond Parkway, North Kansas City, MO 64116. We have a full benefits package and a positive work environment.
We are looking for team members with good communication skills (both verbal and written) as well as a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Answer incoming phone calls and responds to inquiry as well as direct callers in a timely manner.
- Schedule appointments following appropriate guidelines based on clinical subspecialty.
- Update and enter demographic information accurately.
- Interact with physicians, office staff, patients, patient families, nursing personnel, and radiology personnel in a courteous and professional manner with a focus on keeping delays in office visit scheduling to a minimum.
- Expectation is to be organized, prioritize, use critical thinking skills, and perform work in an efficient and timely manner within established guidelines and policies.
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of scheduling protocols and guidelines, and patient registration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Orthopedics
- Urgent Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- North Kansas City, MO 64116 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16