Care Coordinator - Auth - Scheduling Specialist (On-site)

Department:

37776 Carolinas Medical Center - Surgical Services: : MMP1

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Weekdays

Pay Range

$20.40 - $30.60

Job Summary

The Ambulatory Clerical Team Lead is responsible for leading the day to day responsibilities related to scheduling appointments, referral management, registration and check in, and the like. This individual will be a subject matter expert in their area of responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Follows relevant job description requirements for clerical teammates responsible for leading and as applicable to the department (i.e.: Patient Services Specialist, Imaging Specialist, Office Clerk Receptionist, Care Coordination/ Authorization/ Scheduling Specialist, etc.)
• Develops and distributes all required reports and metrics applicable to the department.
• Exhibits exceptional customer service skills and leads and trains others to enhance customer service to the team.
• Identifies variances in performance of the department and works with team members to meet expectations.
• Trains and assists new team members in the onboarding process for the department.
• Reports issues to the department supervisor or manager as applicable that they cannot resolve with recommendations for how to address performance concerns.

Physical Requirements
Work consistently requires long periods of sitting, computer and phone use. Work requires some walking, standing, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Must have intact senses of sight, hearing and touch. Must be able to speak and articulate clearly. Works in a fast paced environment.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree in healthcare related field preferred. Medical, secretarial, and/or customer service experience required. 2 years in a medical office setting preferred. Experience as CMA/RMA, MOA or in a call center environment preferred.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.