Program Scheduler

All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with VITAS Healthcare Corporation's policies, procedures, guidelines, contractual commitments and governmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Process new referrals in the manor best fitting the needs of the referral source and in alignment with pending management and intake processes.
• Offers and / or confirms a same day appointment and / or the appointment time that is as close as possible based on the request of the patient and / or referral source to ensure a timely admission.
• Participates in morning check in meetings and activities as assigned, to review staffing / scheduling needs for the day.
• Collaborate with Director of Admissions to ensure adequate, available resources are present in the admission scheduling tool throughout the work week.
• Provides a concierge level of customer service in every interaction.
• Cisco Phone System - must be logged in and "on ready" throughout the work shift, taking inbound calls whenever necessary.
• Strong, professional communication and collaboration with Program Admissions, Care Connection Center Intake, and Sales teams for timely dispatching of all Admission visit resources.
• Quality - Calls (audio / video) are recorded, monitored, and reviewed for training, quality and performance feedback and recognition purposes.
• Supports Admissions team to exceed program goals.
• Establishes a rapport and maintains an effective relationship with all internal and external customers.
• Enters accurate information to support data integrity in computer applications.
• Responds accurately to all questions received regarding services provided.
• Escalates matters to Director of Admissions or Admissions clinical staff when assistance or clarification is needed.
• Participates in ongoing training and development based on the changing healthcare environment.
• Notifies Admissions / Sales Staff of all scheduled appointments per standards.
• Utilizes Scheduling tools to effectively facilitate the scheduling / updating of appointments.
• Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Experience

Required :

Education : Required :

Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required

Preferred :

Bilingual in Spanish / English a plus

Medical or business office education or training desired

Certification & Licensure :

None

Reasonable accommodations :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job

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