Parkview Health Hiring for PPG Surgery/Procedure Scheduler at Fort Wayne, Indiana Full Time

Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor, is responsible for answering multiple phone lines to schedule and coordinate ancillary testing and office visits ordered by clinical staff for multiple departments and locations. Conducts professional patient interviews, including triaging phone calls and obtaining demographic and biographical information. Processes registrations and schedules in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner. Functions as a point of contact for interactions with care team members and patients. Requirements include medical terminology; the ability to listen effectively and multi-task in a fast-paced environment; excellent communication, typing, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and time management skills. Co-worker must be able to adapt to constant change and perform in a stressful environment. Co-worker must enter all appropriate scheduling information into the Parkview Health Scheduling system and is responsible for data integrity in all systems utilized for job functions. Will request and identify all necessary records so that they are available to the physicians for the stated diagnosis as well as assuring that the patient is scheduled with appropriate clinical staff for this diagnosis. Is responsible for the delivery of quality performance, service excellence, and adheres to the Parkview Health Standards of Behavior.

Education

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with GED.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in a Parkview Physician Group office, or 3 years of external experience in a medical office setting. Mandatory computer key boarding skills, ability to operate standard office machines and equipment such as multi-line phone, calculator, photocopier. Experience in Windows based PC skills required. Demonstrates basic knowledge and use of internet.

Other Qualification

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must demonstrate professional telephone etiquette, exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills. Must be flexible in order to implement solutions. Must have the ability to deal with multiple tasks at the same time while maintaining attention to detail. Must be creative and forward thinking when faced with challenges in conjunction with clinical staff.