About the role
Summary of Position
The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for handling the patient intake and flow and coordinating all appointments and scheduling with the practice and doctors. This role is vital and requires a high level of attention to detail and organization in a fast-paced environment.
Key Benefits
In addition to your hourly rate, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes monthly bonus opportunities, Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision coverage, a retirement plan (401-k) with a percentage match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, an employee assistance program, and several other benefit options.
Benefit-eligible new hires can enroll in coverage that is effective on their first day of employment. Further details on the benefits program are available upon request.
Essential Job Function
- Schedule, authorize and send pertinent medical records/orders for appointments
- Maintain a positive and friendly attitude and deliver excellent customer service to patients
- Coordinate patient schedule and flow for the practice and maintain schedules with accuracy and attentiveness
- Be receptive to training and coaching on best practices
- Maintain an organized working space
- Coordinate with other team members and doctors as needed for scheduling issues or questions
- Other duties as required as they relate to the position
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understanding of best practices in the industry as it relates to schedule coordination and patient intake
- Excellent customer service experience
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff
- Integrity, always doing the right thing
- Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
- Attention to detail
- Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
- Professional manner and appearance at all times
- Computer skills: Microsoft office and Web Browser
- Telephone skills: Proper telephone etiquette and information gathering skills
Education and Experience
- High-School Diploma Required
- 1-3 Years Relative Experience
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