Scheduling Coordinator-PN

Scheduling Coordinator-PN

Carolina Women's Phys Vista Full Time Day Shift M-Th 7 : 30-4 : 30 Fr 7 : 30-1 : 30

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

Performs advanced scheduling functions in the appointment scheduling system applications. Ensures that all provider schedules are accurately loaded in a timely manner. Works very closely with the office manager / medical office supervisor, business office staff, clinical staff and all providers to enhance the workflow of the entire department. Greets patients and visitors, answers telephone and performs a variety of routine duties. Performs advanced scheduling functions including the loading of new appointment schedules, loading changes to previously loaded schedules, and coordinating provider schedules. Provides daily oversight for appointment scheduling team operations and coordinates appointment scheduling team activities.

Some offices / departments may require the Scheduling Coordinator-PN to perform order-entry tasks with second sign-off by provider, as needed or assigned by the Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum Years of Experience : 6 months scheduling experience in a healthcare setting
• Substitutable Education & Experience : None.
• Required Certifications / Licensure : None.
• Required Training : Prior experience utilizing medical terminology and CRT in a physician practice setting; Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel.); 6 Month training / probationary period to demonstrate proficiency.

Essential Functions

Duties & Responsibilities

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families :

Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.

Nearest Major Market : Columbia Nearest Secondary Market : South Carolina