Scheduling Coordinator

Job Description: Baptist Health Medical Group Scheduling Coordinator Thoracic Surgery St. Matthews Area Monday - Friday/First Shift Principal Duties and Responsibilities The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. The Scheduling Coordinator may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time. Make appointments for patients in office and on the phone to see the doctors, testing and to schedule procedures in the hospital and at other facilities. Combined cases are scheduled at the same time of tumor removal with plastic surgeon. Works closely with other departments in the hospital including but not limited to Nurse navigation, Geneticists, Oncology, Surgery scheduling, Plastic Surgery and Radiology. Updates medical record accordingly. Clear and concise communication regarding surgical scheduling is very important- organizational skill is key. Perform other general office assignments. Daily scanning of patient records into OnBase Obtain appropriate authorization through the patient's insurance company. Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required High School diploma or equivalent preferred. One to three years clerical experience in a physician office preferred. Computer knowledge such as Medical Office and Scheduling Applications preferred. Scheduling Coordinator, Coordinator, Scheduler, Clinic, Specialty Care, Thoracic Surgery If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Founded in 1924, Baptist Health has been bringing advanced medical technology, modern facilities, and many of the region's most prominent physicians and medical professionals to the communities of our commonwealth for nearly a century. Headquartered in Louisville, the Baptist Health family of hospitals, care centers, physician offices and health facilities has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Counting all nine hospitals, we have more than 2,700 licensed beds. Baptist Health has more than 300 points of care include outpatient facilities which offer Urgent Care, occupational medicine, physical therapy and diagnostics. Home care is also available in 39 Kentucky counties, six counties in Illinois and six counties in Southern Indiana. Our physician network of more than 3,000 employed and affiliated physicians continues to grow as we endeavor to improve access to healthcare and enhance the health of Kentucky as a whole. EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.