Scheduling Coordinator

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

• Collects clinical information, obtains insurance, and verifies patient demographics to ensure appropriate scheduling of screening and diagnostic tests.
• Schedules patients for physician appointments and diagnostic test procedures.
• Educates patients, families and physician offices regarding department protocols, procedures, insurance, referrals and testing criteria.
• Monitors practice protocols and department procedures and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Utilizes scheduling software and other patient-specific software applications to facilitate patient access into the network.
• Serves as a resource for staff, physicians, and referring offices.
• Strives to reduce errors, minimize rework and defects through conscientious defects and attention to detail.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 6 months medical office, call center or customer service oriented work experience or
• in lieu of work experience, the completion of an Associate's Degree program or higher will be accepted.
• Ability to maintain strict level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while handling multiple responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to enter information accurately into electronic systems.
• Demonstrates ability to handle stressful situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarization with EMR and scheduling systems such as EPIC, PHS etc.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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