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<h2><b>Employment Status:</b></h2>Full time<h2><b>Shift:</b></h2>Day/Evening (United States of America)<h2><b>Facility:</b></h2>2301 Brambleton Ave SW - Roanoke<h2><b>Requisition Number:</b></h2>R151781 Patient Appointment Scheduler- remote work option available <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">(Open) </span><h1><b>How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:</b></h1>The Call Center Scheduling Specialist is one of the first points of contact for patients requesting appointments with our providers or information about our practices. Working in a call center environment, the Call Center Scheduling Specialist is responsible for managing incoming referrals and scheduling appointments for a clinical department. Clinical departments are complex multi-specialty, multi-location medical practices serving a broad geographic area. In addition, the Call Center Specialist must also have achieved mastery in scheduling and is a subject matter expert in complex appointment scheduling <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">functions. </span><p>The Call Center Scheduling Specialist is one of the first points of contact for patients requesting appointments with our providers or information about our practices. Working in a call center environment, the Call Center Scheduling Specialist is responsible for managing incoming referrals and scheduling appointments for a clinical department. Clinical departments are complex multi-specialty, multi-location medical practices serving a broad geographic area. In addition, the Call Center Specialist must also have achieved mastery in scheduling and is a subject matter expert in complex appointment scheduling functions.<br> </p><p></p><ul><li>Navigates multiple systems simultaneously in order to effectively schedule appointments, tests, and/or procedures according to protocols established by clinical staff and scheduling standards. Ensures patients are aware of their scheduling options and are consistently offered the first available appointment.</li><li><br></li><li>Proficient in all aspects of scheduling including making, canceling and rescheduling appointments based on the scheduling guidelines. Demonstrates the ability to leverage waitlists, works recalls, and processes clinic-initiated reschedules.</li><li><br></li><li>Engages patients in the scheduling process, collecting and entering relevant demographic and medical information into the electronic health record. Supports the pre-registration process by validating guarantor accounts and verifying existing insurance coverage.</li><li><br></li><li>Creates new referrals and manages existing referrals in the referral work queue. Accurately updates the referral shell within the prescribed timeframes in accordance with the organizations referral guidelines.</li><li><br></li><li>Demonstrates proficiency and skill in responding to multi-channel communications. Maintains acceptable call metrics including average speed of answer, average handle time, AUX ratio, and average scheduling attempts per worked hour</li><li><br></li><li>Coordinates with the clinic care team. Routes referrals/calls requiring triage or an order to the physician, Advice Line Nurse, or care team as appropriate.</li><li><br></li><li>Effectively communicates through written, digital and verbal channels with patients, facilities, providers and other colleagues to ensure an easy, empathetic, solution-orientated patient experience. Builds impactful relationships through a variety of communication mediums including phone, chat, email, MyChart, and EPIC in-basket messaging. Anticipates patient and provider needs and responds accordingly.</li></ul><p></p><p></p> <h1><b>What We Require:</b></h1><p><br> <b>Education:</b> High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree preferred. Bachelors degree accepted in lieu of minimum experience.<br> <br> <b>Experience:</b> Five years customer service experience in an environment that requiring multi-tasking such as a call center, physicians office, hospitality or retail/service industry or a bachelors degree. Call center experience preferred.<br> <br> <b>Other Minimum Qualifications: </b>A demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, manage difficult and emotional situations, remain calm under stress, display empathy and maintain positive communication is required. Must have strong keyboarding and computer skills.</p> <p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Recruiter:</b></p>EVA LIPSCOMB<p style="text-align:left"><b>Recruiter Email:</b></p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">ellipscomb@carilionclinic.org</span><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color,  religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. </span><span>Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>For more information on E-Verify: </span><span><a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/yHozCW69Owt979DAi6lTYx?domain=carilionclinic.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WKS0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span></p> <h2><b><span>Benefits, Pay and Well-being</span><span> at Carilion Clinic</span></b></h2><h2></h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. </span> T<span>hat’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.</span></p><p style="text-align:left"><br>When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits</li><li>Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)</li><li>Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)</li><li>Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers</li><li>Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse</li><li>Discounts on childcare</li><li>Continued education and training</li></ul>

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