Scheduling Coordinator TRI Vascular Buffalo Main St

$42,557 - $63,856/Yr

Catholic Health System - Buffalo, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Buffalo, NY

1-10 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Scheduling Coordinator at Trinity Vascular Buffalo Main St is responsible for scheduling surgical procedures and managing data entry related to these procedures. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, including patients, healthcare professionals, and administrative staff, to ensure efficient scheduling and communication. The position aims to minimize patient wait times while maximizing physician efficiency, and it includes providing patient education materials related to scheduled procedures.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgical procedures and manage data entry of required information.
• Identify required personnel, supplies, equipment, and support needed for procedures.
• Communicate findings effectively with patients, relatives, healthcare professionals, and administrative staff.
• Provide patient education materials related to scheduled procedures.
• Ensure procedure orders are directed to the appropriate clinic/hospital.
• Minimize patient wait times and maximize physician efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years related experience in scheduling medical/surgical procedures.
• Experience with scheduling software and data entry in Excel spreadsheets required.
• Computer experience required, including proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced knowledge of medical office procedures and terminology, preferably related to cardiology specialty.
• Strong customer service and telephone skills.
• Detailed knowledge of medical insurance and health care-related topics.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with MDs, co-workers, and other departments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work responsibilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of CPT, HCPS, and ICD-10 coding preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.