Patient Scheduling Coordinator

Job description

Department: 02270 WFBMG University Group Practice: Winston Salem Midway - Ophthalmology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday to Friday Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent and three years clerical experience, six months of which must be at Patient Scheduling Coordinator level or equivalent. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Must complete certification program and maintain accuracy standards. BCLS required within 30 days of hire. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Schedules clinical appointments for new and returning patients with independent judgment and discretion to priority using the IDX system. Follows Clinical Operations standards to promote a cooperative work and patient care environment. 2. Coordinates extensive laboratory work and diagnostic testing for patients using LastWord, NotesLink, Logician, etc., or manual lab slips; anticipates necessary lab work and testing based on knowledge of patient needs. 3. Makes daily judgments over the telephone as to the timeframe in which patients should be seen based on experience and the examination of patient cha...