What are the responsibilities and job description for the PPG Surgery/Procedur Scheduler position at Parkview Health?
Summary
Under the direction of the Supervisor, is responsible for answering multiple phone lines to schedule and coordinate ancillary testing and office visits ordered by clinical staff for multiple departments and locations. Conducts professional patient interviews, including triaging phone calls and obtaining demographic and biographical information. Processes registrations and schedules in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner. Functions as a point of contact for interactions with care team members and patients. Requirements include medical terminology; the ability to listen effectively and multi-tasking a fast paced environment; excellent communication, typing, problem solving, trouble shooting, and time management skills. Co-worker must be able to adapt to constant change and perform in a stressful environment. Co-worker must enter all appropriate scheduling information into the Parkview Health Scheduling system and is responsible for data integrity in all systems utilized for job functions. Will request and identify all necessary records so that they are available to the physicians for the stated diagnosis as well as assuring that the patient is scheduled with appropriate clinical staff for this diagnosis. Is responsible for the delivery of quality performance, service excellence, and adheres to the Parkview Health Standards of Behavior.
Education
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with GED.
Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Parkview Physician Group office, or 3 years of external experience in a medical office setting. Mandatory computer key boarding skills, ability to operate standard office machines and equipment such as multi-line phone, calculator, photo-copier. Experience in Windows based PC skills required. Demonstrates basic knowledge and use of internet.
Other Qualifications
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must demonstrate professional telephone etiquette, exceptional organizational and problem solving skills. Must be flexible in order to implement solutions. Must have the ability to deal with multiple tasks at the same time while maintaining attention to detail. Must be creative and forward thinking when faced with challenges in conjunction with clinical staff.
Why Parkview?
We have everything you’re looking for in a career; great compensation and benefits; skill development and career advancement programs and more. At Parkview, we are committed to providing excellent care to each patient within our clinics and medical practices. The success of this mission begins with care team members like you.
- Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off, employee assistance, community vendor discounts, payroll deduction options
- Sign-on bonus: For certified and uncertified Medical Assistants, LPN’s, and RN’s hired in part-time and full-time positions.
- Education: Clinical Orientation, tuition assistance, certification reimbursement
- Growth: Parkview’s Medical Assistant Advancement Pathway (MAAP)
- Culture: World-class teamwork, Personalized health journeys for co-workers and family members
