Scheduling Coordinator – Physician Practice - 40 Hours – Days

Henry Ford Health is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Coordinator to support our Cancer prevention and screening program.  In this role you will serve as the Cancer Screening Scheduler to primarily support the Central market with other system standardization duties as well.    The ideal candidate will be responsible for collaborating closely with physicians, radiology, and patients to coordinate cancer screenings for eligible patients. In addition, you will be responsible for collecting, organizing, and compiling data related to screenings for presentation at various governance committees. This position requires a strong understanding of medical terminology and proficiency with computer systems and software applications.

 

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Scheduling Coordinator will coordinate and schedule the following:

Surgeries

Post-op appointments

Surgical clearances

Pre-admission testing

Procedures

Diagnostic testing

Referrals

In addition, this person will obtain insurance authorizations and provide patient education.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

 Experience in a clinical or health care setting

Ability to maintain a high standard of customer service and observance of organization protocol

Ability to maintain team-orientated relationships with managers, physicians, and other clinical staff.

Demonstrated ability to anticipate issues and suggest strategies to address and/or improve those issues.

Highly organized and meticulous about details.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Solid understanding and knowledge of medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of scheduling experience NextGen experience Knowledge of CPT, ICD9, ICD10 codes

Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Department: Oncology Services Suite 307 FH Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable