Primary contact for patient access for patients and other departments.
Maintains provider schedules to achieve productivity targets, patient access and provider flow.
Attends monthly team meeting with physicians and nurses to offer suggestions and guidance regarding patient access and the schedule.
Manages the schedule during transition to new models of care when applicable.
Monitors physician’s panel and contacts patients who are past due for appointments.
Tracks patients who were seen in Emergency Department or Urgent Care and contacts them to offer a follow up appointment.
Schedule patient appointments and/or consult requests in person or by telephone in the electronic medical record system in accordance to department scheduling protocols.
Answers the phone in a timely, polite and professional manner, in three rings or less, directs calls to appropriate persons and takes accurate messages within the electronic medical record
Obtains accurate and proper information when scheduling appointments, including updated demographics and insurance/payer information
Reschedules patient appointments and extends patient schedules as necessary
Processes cancellations and no show appointments, and notifies clinician of change in schedule.
Edit clinicians' schedules as needed to include time off, sick time, vacation, in-service and meeting time; calls patients to reschedule appointments when clinician is out, and makes edits in computerized schedule
Maintains efficient flow of daily patient schedule and front office operations
Mail out new patient package when applicable
Confirms appointments within 24 hours
Liaison for existing and future patients seeking new and follow-up care appointments
Performs tasks as a receptionist and EMR Specialist as needed
Timely communication of unresolved issues to manager or designee to facilitate timely interventions
Utilize patient scheduling reports to follow-up with patients that have not scheduled a future visit
Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients and guests
Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information in accordance to HIPAA regulations
Ability to float to other MACC practices when required
Perform other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested
Ability to read, write and communicate in English
High school graduate or equivalent
At least one (1) year of experience with medical scheduling preferred
At least one (1) year experience with current office technology, proficient with medical computer office applications (Electronic Medical/Health Records, MS Office, etc.) preferred
Demonstrated excellence in providing customer service
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Medical terminology knowledge preferred
Typing skills at 30 WPM preferred
Purpose of Position
To provide patient scheduling services in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with departmental procedures while providing outstanding customer service to all existing and potential MACC patients.
Schedule Details
40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 8a-4p, No Weekends & No Holidays
Organization
Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod
Primary Location
Massachusetts-Falmouth
Department
MACC- FH Medical Clinic
Employee Classification
Regular-Regular
Shift
Day
Weekend Shifts
None
Holiday Shifts
None
Posting Start Date
Jul 2, 2024
Posting End Date
Ongoing
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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