Scheduling Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

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 

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.