Diagnostic Scheduler - Perinatology

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Methodist Women's Hospital - Omaha, NEtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR113766

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
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* Job Summary:

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* Location:

Medical Office Building - MWH  Address: 717 N 190th Plaza, Elkhorn, NE

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Four - 8-hour shifts varying between 6:45am to 4:30pm. No weekends or holidays.
Responsible for diagnostic scheduling and reception duties in Perinatal Center.
** Responsibilities:
**** Essential Functions
** Facilitates access to Methodist Hospital services including program referrals and information by use of a computer based scheduling system or telephonic communication to meet the customer's needs.

Performs multi-resource appointment scheduling for outpatient diagnostic services utilizing the computer based scheduling system to meet customer satisfaction. Pre-registers patients.

Collaborates with physician office staff and diagnostic departments to determine appropriate indications, patient instructions, and education are given for proper patient preparation and understanding of scheduled test/procedure by using clear communication skills.

Contacts patients and/or MD office staff to rebook patients that need rescheduling to facilitate patient care.

Serves as a liaison between physicians, physician's office staff, and the hospital by coordinating resource appointment scheduling for patient satisfaction.

Maintains team work, positive mentoring and willingly assists with training of employees by positively assisting with the implementation of new procedures and job functions to enhance Access Center services.
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* Schedule:

** Monday-Friday, Four - 8-hour shifts varying between 6:45am to 4:30pm. No weekends or holidays.
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* Job Description:

**** Job Requirements
**** Education
* ** High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent required.
* Two years college or equivalent preferred.
* Participates in mandatory in-services and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and per administrative direction.
** Experience
* ** Previous health care scheduling experience and customer service preferred.
* Medical terminology education or 2 years clinical experience required.
* Nine to twelve months on the job training.
** License/Certifications
*** N/A
** Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
*** Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to efficiently enter information into a software application on a computer keyboard.
* Skill in the use of standard office equipment and personal computers and ability to manage multiple phone lines.
* Ability to navigate windows and input data.
* Ability to handle multiple priorities successfully.
** Physical Requirements
**** Weight Demands
*** Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
** Physical Activity
*** Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

- Sitting
* Frequently Performed (34%-66%):  + Balancing  + Crawling  + Crouching  + Keyboarding/typing  + Kneeling  + Lifting  + Pulling/Pushing  + Stooping/bending  + Twisting
* Constantly Performed (67%-100%):  + Climbing  + Carrying  + Distinguish colors  + Fingering/Touching  + Grasping  + Hearing  + Reaching  + Repetitive Motions  + Seeing/Visual  + Speaking/talking  + Standing  + Walking
** Job Hazards
*** Not Related:  + Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)  + Biological agents (primary air born and…