Scheduling Coordinator II in Schenectady, New York at Ellis Medicine

WHAT WILL YOU GET AT ELLIS MEDICINE?

• Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance that starts DAY ONE!
• Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including 6 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan in the form of a 401(3b) with company match after longevity
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account—allowing you to set aside pretax dollars to better care for your health and the health of your loved ones
• Free yearlong unlimited CDTA Navigator Pass, including Free CDTA bike share program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid for Life Insurance

The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of business office activities. This may include registration and check out, scheduling, ability to perform clinical duties in the scope of their practice, as well as staff training and supervision of the above functions. The Scheduling Coordinator should also be prepared to work on special assignments as requested by the Practice Manager and will keep the Practice Manager up to date on daily occurrences in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Schedules patients appropriately and according to resource availability.
• Obtains necessary pre-certification/authorization for tests, surgical procedures and other applicable items.
• Obtains necessary information and makes it readily available for physician. This information includes office, OR and PAT records; labs, blood work and imaging and new patient letters.
• Performs duties as a Clerical Coordinator when needed

Requirements:

Associates degree and/or certification as a Medical Assistant or as a Nurse’s Aide.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational and safety-related criteria.
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an office setting.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a variety of people, including hospital administration, staff and physicians.
Customer service oriented attitude and behavior.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws. reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

Salary Range: $17.46-$25.32 /hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.