What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Scheduling Coordinator (Full-Time, Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm) position at Washington Regional Medical Center At North Hills?
Overview
Position Type Full Time
Job Shift Days
Education Level High School Diploma or GED
Category Administrative/Clerical
Description
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute ; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute ; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center ; Washington Regional Total Joint Center ; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors .
Position Summary
The role of the Central Scheduling Coordinator reports to the Scheduling Manager. This position is responsible for providing clerical support to the central scheduling team.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients
- Review orders to ensure medical necessity issues are resolved and documented prior to service
- Assist in maintaining assigned department queues to meet goals established by department
- Collaborate with internal and external clients to ensure all necessary documentation is received within desired timeframe
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of data entry
Qualifications
- Education : High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Licensure and Certifications : N/A
- Experience : Previous experience in a clerical support role, medical office, or scheduling role, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend approximately 80% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment and 20% of work time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs .
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