Maintains scheduling for specialized procedures for an assigned department. Coordinates services with physicians' offices, and other related departments, verifying room and equipment availability if necessary. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent job performance and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
Clerical
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Performs general clerical tasks, such as answering phones and greeting customers and patients on a daily basis
Prepares and completes accurate, job-related documentation, including collecting, updating, and maintaining patient services schedules
Safety:
Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including organizing files and keeping desks free of loose papers and clutter
Compliance:
Performs job responsibilities in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of service.
Maintains strictest confidence of all patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure
Qualifications
Education:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma
HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
Typical Experience:
1 year of recent relevant experience
Skills and Knowledge:
Knowledge of medical terminology including a variety of diagnostic tests, surgeries, consultations and procedures
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI)
Build collaborates relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.
req2530547
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Pop-Up Talent by 2x