The Patient Concierge Representative coordinates and schedule appointments and be a primary point of contact for patients with initial consults/appointments, treatment plans (i.e. infusion, outpatient diagnostic services) for multiple locations and multiple services to include the following: Reviews whether medical records are received, appointment lists or scanned documents are in order to ensure that all documents are available to support complete and thorough evaluation. Interfaces with nursing staff regarding appropriateness of appointment and obtains preauthorization as required. Monitors patient cancellations for appointments, processes cancellations in a timely manner, and where appropriate, utilizes wait lists to offer improved access to the clinics for new and established patients. Provides quality customer service to patients of all ages, their families, visitors, medical staff, clinicians and co-workers, ensuring that everyone will be treated courteously, quickly and with respect. Schedules or reschedules initial consults/appointments, as appropriate, for multiple locations. Performs all aspects of the Patient Access Rep position, as needed. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of two (2) years of previous patient scheduling/registration work experience in a healthcare setting Strong customer service skills and patient/customer centered focus in positive manner in all situations Experience PREFERRED: Three (3) years’ work experience with medical insurance, HMO, managed care, GE/IDX, Cerner order entry; appointment scheduling and medical terminology Education/training REQUIRED: High school graduate or equivalent Education/training PREFERRED: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or closely related field Independent action(s) required: Performs daily activities with minimal supervision. Functions in a self-directed manner to accomplish routine activities. Notifies management, immediately, of issues involving violation of VCUHS policies or procedures. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: N/A Age Specific groups served: N/A Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Net Neutral EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all: • One college and four health sciences schools • An academic medical center • A Level I trauma center • One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia • The region’s only full-service children’s hospital • More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties • With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.