Patient Scheduling Coordinator Job at Astera-OneOncology
The Scheduling Coordinator assists physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses so they may quickly and effectively provide health care to their patients. The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for scheduling patients, coordinating patient care with other healthcare facilities, and collaborating with home infusion services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for scheduling all patient appointments and oral teaches for office visits, laboratory, injections and chemotherapy treatments in accordance with scheduling policies and procedures.
- Supports all clinical providers.
- Follows up with billing to ensure the timely scheduling of patient chemotherapy education and the start of all treatments.
- Assures all scheduled appointments and/or treatments have been pre-certified.
- Maintains close communication with supervisor, pharmacy and physicians should medication not be approved or should a delay in approval occur.
- Utilizes effective time management skills to set priorities for all assignments/projects to be completed within required time frames.
- Greets all patients, families and caregivers and answers the telephone in a professional manner.
- Accepts and refers telephone calls for assigned members of the staff and answers/assists triage nurses with phones – communicate with clinical staff.
- Identify if premeds are needed for regimen and bring to attention of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants or RNs.
- Orders and maintains all medical and clerical supplies and equipment. Checks orders upon arrival for completeness. Ensures that supplies are stored properly. Monitors all inventory.
- Practices OSHA safety standards. Maintains Universal Precautions.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Proven working experience as a Patient Scheduler
- Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Travel to NJ locations
- Covid Vaccine and booster required
Education And/Or Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required. Clerical experience preferred, but not essential
- Knowledge of standard office equipment, i.e. computer, fax, copier and telephone skills required
Locations:
Jersey City - may require travel to other NJ location for training
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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