Scheduling Coordinator Physician Practice

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Summary Works closely with patient navigators clinicians hospital staff referring physicians and insurance carriers while providing administrative and scheduling support throughout the practices. Job Duties

Obtains all necessary information required to maintain provider schedules. Maintains overall coordination of provider availability to cover services as required by the practice including office hours in-patient and out-patient scheduled meetings and conferences and vacation or time off. Monitors and updates schedule throughout the day and distributes changes to all affected parties. Anticipates patients expectations and educational needs; understands basic requirements for all procedures performed to be able to answer basic patient inquiries or to direct the inquires to the appropriate area or person. Monitors use of scheduled time and monitors schedule for conflicts. Updates patient charts and electronic health record information with pertinent patient and insurance information. Attends and participates in scheduled contract committee and all-staff meetings. Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED 2 years Experience in a healthcare setting. Demonstrate initiative. Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and timely. Computer skills and word processing proficiency. Knowledge and working use of medical terminology. Preferred Qualifications

Associates Degree 4 years Experience in a healthcare setting. Knowledge of physician practice scheduling software Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing frequent keyboard use *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 511 VNA Rd Primary Location: East Stroudsburg - 511 VNA Road Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30pm-5:00pm Department: LVPG-P Gastroenterology - Pocono Required Experience: IC