Physician Scheduling Coordinator
- Requisition ID
- 182900
- Department
- 200261 Radiation Therapy
- Schedule
- Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
- Shift
- Day
- Category
- Clerical & Administrative Support
Position Purpose
This position is responsible for coordinating outpatient and/or facility physician and advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) schedules and templates for medical group practices while troubleshooting physician scheduling issues on a daily basis. This position provides quality and knowledgeable coordination of provider templates, patient scheduling, knowledge of services, visit preparations, accurate patient instructions, and providing customer service to the patients and physicians.
Nature and Scope
The position is required to provide superior service to physicians/advanced clinical practioners and patients for all scheduling and/or template matters. The role is the communication link with the engagement center, clinical staff, referring physicians, our physicians and patients by ensuring schedules are appropriately structured and utilized on a daily basis. May assist with other activities including hospital transfers, arranging care with case managers, assisting with financial resources and answering questions related to scheduled appointments. Position may be responsible for providing patient estimates for services as well as ensuring appropriate documentation is submitted for authorization of services. The role will assist as needed in training clinical staff and engagement center staff for department specific templates and visits/procedures.
The role is also responsible to produce and maintain physician schedules based on daily needs and utilization. The role also facilitates vacations or scheduling changes on physician schedule.
This position does not provide patient care.
Disclaimer
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Name | Description |
|---|---|
Education: | Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Bachelors of Art or Bachelor of Science in Healthcare is preferred. |
Experience: | Minimum of three years of experience in a clinical setting is required. Minimum of two years of experience in scheduling and authorization of insurance and minimum of two years in a specialty practice is preferred. Knowledge of Medical Terminology is preferred. Background in Healthcare billing is preferred. |
License(s): | None |
Certification(s): | None |
Computer / Typing: | Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. |
Benefits
Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.
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Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Environment
Renown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.
For Providers: Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents and fellows.