What are the responsibilities and job description for the Access Coordinator - Physician Practice position at 1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh?
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Serves as the dedicated liaison for patient access improvements and workflow education as it relates to ambulatory access and patient partnership at the local practice level. Partners closely with department leadership to promote and accelerate enterprise access goals. Works closely with EMR Operations and administrators to facilitate implementation of access workflows and education. Recognizes and alerts opportunities for improvement and assists in determining countermeasures. Job Duties Coordinates patient access by assisting with appointment scheduling across entire enterprise, escalating issues, and advocating for patients. Serves as team member to support strategic plans, goals, and strategies with particular emphasis on patient access and patient partnership. Analyzes access data and provides updates/reports as well as trends noted on tracking of referral and access data to practice leadership. Maintains focus on attaining productivity standards and recommends innovative approaches for enhancing performance and productivity. Participates in the training and orientation of new colleagues as well as re-education for practice support. Serves as subject matter expert for access improvements, data tracking, and standard work. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/GED 2 years experience in an ambulatory practice setting and or equivalent experience in scheduling and coordination of patient access. Ability to work with interruptions and adapt to rapidly changing priorities. Advanced computer and typing skills. Basic knowledge of how to construct charts and graphs. EMR Training Knowledge and working use of medical terminology. Preferred Qualifications Associate’s Degree Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. 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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 1200 Old York Rd Primary Location: Abington - 1200 Old York Rd Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: M-F; 7:30a-4:00p Department: 1012-99108 LVPG-L Strategic Operations Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. Submit your Resume to join our Talent Network and stay informed about future opportunities! LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.