Oncology Scheduling Specialist

Oncology Scheduling Specialist

At Banner MD Anderson, patients experience customized, comprehensive and compassionate cancer care. We travel through the cancer journey with patients, supporting their unique medical and personal needs every step of the way. We believe patient care is most effective when it's truly collaborative. Our evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach brings together physicians from all cancer specialties to provide highly coordinated and compassionate care.

As an Oncology Scheduling Specialist, you'll apply your excellent customer service skills to schedule initial and follow-up appointments for our cancer patients. Your role is fast-paced as we see a high volume of patients daily, so it will be important that you apply your critical thinking skills and ability to adapt quickly. If you are ready to be part of providing patients a good experience throughout their cancer journey, apply now!

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 30am-5pm

Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 286 private rooms, 13 operating suites, a 46-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for scheduling across the campus for physicians, medical facilities, and specialized medical practices by coordinating all aspects of scheduling including, but not limited to, appointments for physicians across the campus, surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, pain management, and other specialized tests and treatment as directed by physicians to ensure an exceptional customer experience at each point of service. Using a broad understanding of customer engagement strategies, clinical procedures, and company facilities, this position provides accurate and timely information to create an integrated, multidisciplinary schedule and an experience that is easy, empathetic, and differentiated in the oncology marketplace.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Schedules medical appointments through coordination of patients, providers, facility resources, ancillary staff, records, referrals, authorizations, and payers. Receives and initiates calls to / from patients, providers, provider offices and facilities, while following all established scheduling procedures and protocols to ensure patients receive the care they need, when and where they need it.

2. Receives physician's orders and effectively schedules and reschedules appointments, tests, and / or procedures leveraging various electronic medical record / scheduling software systems according to protocols established by clinical staff and scheduling standards. Identifies alternative scheduled solutions in the event the patient's preference is not available, while adhering to procedures and protocols and ensuring patient safety.

3. Provides patients with information, pre and post-test instruction, provides location of appointment and directions. The position answers questions as necessary within guidelines and protocols. Refers questions to clinical staff as appropriate.

4. Effectively communicates and builds impactful relationships through written, digital, and verbal channels with patients, facilities, providers, and clinical colleagues to ensure an easy, empathetic, solution-oriented patient experience, included but not limited to, phone, chat, email, electronic medical record messaging, and other digital channels. Anticipates patient and provider needs and responds accordingly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma / GED or equivalent working knowledge.

The position requires skills normally gained with two years of scheduling experience in a physician's office or hospital. Medical terminology may be required for some assignments. Must possess excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Must be proficient with commonly used office software and have the ability to use software typically used for medical practice management and scheduling.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding is strongly preferred. Sound working knowledge of various types of insurance plans and / or worker's compensation preferred. Bi-lingual in Spanish may be preferred for some assignments.

Additional related education and / or experience preferred.