Scheduling Coordinator II

Overview
The Scheduling Coordinator II is a senior level individual, responsible for scheduling appointments, consults and follow-up appointments for patients, and who takes a lead role among this group, mentoring and training less experienced staff. Assists in oversight of front desk and office activity in the absence of the Supervisor.

Duties

• Schedules patient FPA appointments and updates practice management system.
• Collects patient demographics and insurance information and enters into practice management system.
• Verifies patient insurance coverage prior to appointment and advises patient of any insurance referrals or authorizations needed.
• May schedule patients appointments for tests or consults.
• May initiate reminder calls for next days appointments.
• Trains and mentors less experienced Scheduling Coordinator and administrative staff, and discusses issues of concern with Supervisor.
• May perform duty as liaison between Scheduling Coordinator staff and Administrative Assistants in addressing patient concerns.
• Participates in customer service initiatives, patient satisfaction surveys, ACD and appointment reporting.
• May participate and offer input into the Performance Appraisal process with the Supervisor.
• Performs other related duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED
• 3 years secretarial/clerical experience, preferably with some directly related experience, in a medical practice environment

Pay: $ $31.88 per hour

Work Location: In person