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Scheduling Coordinator - Temporary - Outlook Washington
Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Outlook, Washington
Posted On: 04/15/2024
We believe we are more than a job at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic. We're an FQHC committed to providing patient-centered care to communities. Compassion is at the core of our approach. We treat patients according to their preferences, regardless of location, origin, or ability to pay. Our doors are open to all, regardless of their citizenship status.
We serve over 197,000 patients across 28 medical clinics, 15 dental clinics, 11 pharmacies, and 49 program sites in two states. We are Level 3 Certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). With integrated services including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, primary care nutritional counseling, autism screening, and primary care behavioral health, YVFWC's patient-centered model of care offers patients the full spectrum of care and shelter assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling and testing, home visits, and four mobile medical/dental clinics.
These short clips share a glimpse of our dedication to our communities, our health, and our families:
WE are Yakima - WE are Family
YVFWC - And then we grew
We are seeking a Temporary Scheduling Coordinator for our Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic in Toppenish, WA.
What We Offer:
- $16.81-$20 /hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties
- Manages the multi-line scheduling phone queue and transfers calls to appropriate personnel as needed.
- Schedules patient appointments for medical and integrated providers according to scheduling guidelines, appointment type, and time needed.
- Verifies and updates current patient demographic information, including contact information, insurance, and income verification.
- Notifies patient of schedule adjustments at the direction of Supervisor including rescheduled and cancelled appointments. Updates the schedule for any changes.
- Assesses patient's need to meet with the Patient Benefits Coordinator (PBC) regarding benefits and insurance options. Schedules appointments with the PBC as needed.
- Manages various scheduling work queues daily, including Cancellation/No Show, Recall, Rescheduling, and Waitlist.
- Provides outgoing calls related to registries and outreach for patients.
- Provides backup support to other Front Office positions as needed.
- May perform Lead duties by acting as a liaison between line staff and the direct Supervisor. Responsible for maintaining the day-to-day flow of the department, including managing breaks, lunches, sick calls, and overtime. Provides insights to management regarding the skill level and performance of employees. Provides training to new employees and existing staff when needed. Performs quality audits and reports findings to management.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Required Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Preferred Experience: One year's experience working in a call center, scheduling appointments, and clerical work in a healthcare environment.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. To receive bilingual differential pay, you must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 9 on the language proficiency scale. Ability to prioritize work and handle various tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with patients, providers, and staff professionally. Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Basic knowledge of the Epic systems preferred. Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs, including Word and Excel.
Working at YVFWC
Working in our organization means being a passionate champion for those who have no voice. It means having the opportunity to work with underserved populations and with peers committed to the same work.
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