Scheduling Access Specialist, Medical Clinic (Falmouth)

Cape Cod Healthcare

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Falmouth, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Manage provider schedules and patient access to optimize productivity and flow within a medical clinic. Act as the primary contact for scheduling appointments, managing cancellations, and coordinating follow-up care for patients.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of experience with medical scheduling and proficiency in current office technology, including electronic medical/health records and MS Office. You are able to communicate effectively in English and maintain positive relationships with patients and colleagues.

Must Have Skills for ATS

medical scheduling

Electronic Medical/Health Records

MS Office

HIPAA

medical terminology

Typing skills

Job Description

  1. Primary contact for patient access for patients and other departments.
  2. Maintains provider schedules to achieve productivity targets, patient access and provider flow.
  3. Attends monthly team meeting with physicians and nurses to offer suggestions and guidance regarding patient access and the schedule.
  4. Manages the schedule during transition to new models of care when applicable.
  5. Monitors physician’s panel and contacts patients who are past due for appointments.
  6. Tracks patients who were seen in Emergency Department or Urgent Care and contacts them to offer a follow up appointment.
  7. Schedule patient appointments and/or consult requests in person or by telephone in the electronic medical record system in accordance to department scheduling protocols.
  8. 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
  9. Obtains accurate and proper information when scheduling appointments, including updated demographics and insurance/payer information
  10. Reschedules patient appointments and extends patient schedules as necessary
  11. Processes cancellations and no show appointments, and notifies clinician of change in schedule.
  12. 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
  13. Maintains efficient flow of daily patient schedule and front office operations
  14. Mail out new patient package when applicable
  15. Confirms appointments within 24 hours
  16. Liaison for existing and future patients seeking new and follow-up care appointments
  17. Performs tasks as a receptionist and EMR Specialist as needed
  18. Timely communication of unresolved issues to manager or designee to facilitate timely interventions
  19. Utilize patient scheduling reports to follow-up with patients that have not scheduled a future visit
  20. Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients and guests
  21. Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information in accordance to HIPAA regulations
  22. Ability to float to other MACC practices when required
  23. 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

Cape Cod Healthcare

Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 physicians, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), seven urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs. We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare by partnering with other health and human service providers and continuing to invest in new technologies. By offering services like imaging and radiology, heart and vascular care, surgical services, orthopedics and urgent care, Cape Cod Healthcare provides access to exceptional medical services across the Cape. For over a century, we have never wavered from our mission: To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.
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