Procedural Scheduling Coordinator

Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis
Memphis, TN

Overview


Saint Francis Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Procedural Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for scheduling patients for a specific department(s). The position has significant communication requirements with practice offices. The job requires excellent communication skills to build collegial relationships with physicians, patients, and staff. The position also requires interaction with physician offices to proactively drive business to the hospital.

Responsibilities
  • Schedules and registers patients via phone interaction to organize, arrange, and coordinate patient and facility needs by considering variables such as diagnosis, personal resources, equipment needs, patient availability, patient need, duration of treatment, insurance eligibility, safety needs, and physician orders.
  • Communicates with physician offices to proactively manage dedicated time (such as block time), including anticipating scheduling changes such as additional open time (from block time releases, as applicable) or future availability.
  • Promptly informs physician offices of hospital changes. In the absence of the lead, supervisor, or manager, provides oversight for the Scheduling Department.
  • Partners with facility leadership team to manage capacity utilization.
  • Provides insights and opportunities for enhanced utilization based on day-to-day working and understanding of the procedural schedule.
  • Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
  • Required:
    • Education: High school diploma (or equivalent)
    • Experience: 2 years of scheduling experience (or related)

  • Preferred:
    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Organization Description

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN.Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center.The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nations oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!

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2603003974Full Time
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