What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduling Coordinator position at Tower Health?
Responsible for arranging procedure scheduling and pre-admission testing and scheduling patient in appropriate department, verifying all demographic information, confirming date, time and location of appt for the patient and entering intra procedural data into computer. At the front desk, responsible for patient registration, scheduling, customer service and clerical support. Duties include accepting, recording and verifying insurance information, processing preauthorization requests, collecting copays and account balance payments, scanning documents into EMR and other administrative tasks related to the efficient operations of the department. Incumbents must ensure contact with patients, families, the community, vendors, coworkers and physicians are carried out in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner.
BENEFITS
- Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
- Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
- Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
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Qualifications
Schedule: Mon - Fri 8a - 4:30p. The scheduled start and end times require flexibility to meet the needs of the practice.
Department: General Surgery
Education Requirements
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
- High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
Experience
- Bilingual (English and Spanish preferred)
- Epic experience preferred
- Scheduling experience preferred
Required Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong Follow up and Follow through Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Listening Skills
- Pleasant Demeanor
- Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
Overview
About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: https://youtu.be/ez_HnssVJ1s?si=5_o-RScY0hIUgTBq
About the Organization
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.