Scheduling Specialist - Practice - Wilmington, Delaware

Overview

New Virtua Practice opening in Wilmington DE.

Location:

Wilmington, 1941 Limestone Rd. On-Site.

Employment Type:

Regular, Full time.

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America). Total Weekly

Hours:

40.

Summary:

Schedules inpatient or outpatient procedures. Informs patients and physician office of prep instructions or other test requirements. Correctly identifies the patient, matches medical records, and facilitates hospital care.

• Responsible for the organized flow of patients throughout the department by accurately inputting surgical procedures and preference cards, orders.
• Acts as the key contact within the department for coordinating the admission process and scheduling surgical procedures.
• Alerts facilitator of current or potential problems and assists in resolution.
• Handles a high volume of incoming and outgoing communication from the unit while providing excellent customer service.
• Maintains medical records, stat reports, enters data into multiple databases, and runs reports as required.
• Maintains office supplies and equipment.
• Assists in orienting new staff on scheduling and data collection processes.
• Assists with unit coverage as needed.

• Previous medical clerical experience.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Computer user proficiency (data entry).
• Clear communication skills.
• Professional phone demeanor.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Hourly Rate: $18.16 - $26.95. The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance;

tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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