Centralized Scheduler-Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center – West Virginia University Hospital – Morgantown, WV

Responsible for scheduling,

cancelling, rescheduling and registering of outpatient visits and procedures

for multiple ambulatory clinics, by collecting all necessary information for

schedule and registration preparation.

The completions of the responsibilities listed are handled via direct

patient contact in a clinical setting with high volume of daily patients.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.

High School diploma or equivalent required

2.

West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal, if

applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area.

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.

Completion of Medical terminology class preferred

EXPERIENCE:
1.

Minimum typing speed of 25 words per

minute preferred

2.

Experience in a medical office setting

preferred

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The

statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work

being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as

an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1.

Checks in and Checks out

patients in accordance with Scheduling/Registration guidelines, with the

ability to prioritize according to the patients needs.

2.

Obtain and verify patient guarantor

information a minimum of once a year to ensure that the patient record is

up-to-date. If a referral or

authorization is needed we generate the referral at this time.

3.

Schedules and registers

patients/customers based on scheduling guidelines and medical appropriateness

within the appropriate clinic

4.

Seeks positive solutions to the

challenges of working in a high stress environment through respectful

communication and active problem solving along with processing a high volume

of patients in multiple clinical areas

5.

Assures upon check out all

follow up appointments & testing are coordinated with the patient

6.

Obtaining and collecting all

necessary information from the patient/customer to schedule and register the patient

for an appointment

7.

Identifies and communicates need

for scheduling modifications and development

8.

Communicate perceived

problem/issues to Supervisor or Manager

9.

Notifying appropriate personnel

of any scheduling change due to patient cancellation in a timely fashion.

10.

Receives and responds to patient

and staff needs and complaints appropriately within the realm of the patient

care environment, involving department supervisors and patient

representatives as needed.

11.

Consults with referring

physicians office to ensure written and/or electronic orders exist and

obtain them as needed. Verifies upon receiving for completeness of the

written orders and notes. Make

documentation that outside orders are requested.

12.

Responsible

for collecting all time of service payments and copayments for patients in

the check-in or check-out process.

13.

Upon end

of day, responsible for reconciling cash drawer and all contents. Responsible for reporting any discrepancies

within the cash drawer to the Supervisor or Manager.

14.

Responsible

for collecting all signatures on waivers for managed care at the point of

check in

15.

Responsible

for patient satisfaction and using AIDET in all interactions with patient and

fellow staff

16.

Participates in on-going

education activities to develop, maintain and enhance professional expertise

as monitored by supervision.

17.

Completes Workques

as needed in a timely fashion along with daily tasks according to the

scheduling area working in

18.

Meets productivity standards set

by leadership

19.

Responds

to all patient communication in a timely manner

20.

Adheres

to the established Performance Expectations for WVUH Employees in the area of

People, Service, Performance Improvement, and Shared Values and Culture

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical

demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

1.

Ability to sit for extended

periods of time.

2.

Hearing

(aid permitted)-must be able to function without use of lip reading.

3.

Visual

acuity (corrected)- keen for both distant and near objects/individuals (i.e.

ability to read small print)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work

environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

1.

Working closely with others

2.

Normal office

setting with electrical equipment (i.e. telephone, personal computer, copier,

fax machines, etc.)

3.

Computer

Software/Systems include but are not limited to: Microsoft Office Profession

Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access) Internet Explorer, EPIC, & HPF

SKILLS & ABILILTIES:
1.

Strong EPIC skills, including Cadence,

Referrals and Prelude preferred

2.

Knowledge

and understanding of medical terminology preferred

3.

Knowledge of

third party payors and insurance preferred

4.

Requires critical

thinking skills, analytical skills

5.

Ability to

work under minimal supervision

6.

Requires

strong communication, customer services, interpersonal skills and telephone

etiquette

7.

Must be able

to take appropriate action in a stressful environment

8.

Able to

react effectively and calmly in emergencies

9.

Motivation

and drive for continuous development of self

10.

Cooperatively

interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared

group goals

11.

Able to

maintain patient/customer confidentiality

Date Reviewed/Revised: April 2018

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