Scheduling Specialist - Avera Cancer Institute PRN

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Position Highlights

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients and their families as a PRN Scheduling Specialist with the Avera Cancer Institute Float Pool. This role is essential in ensuring seamless, compassionate care across multiple clinics and care teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Scheduling appointments for new and existing patients, ensuring timely access to essential care.
• Coordinating comprehensive care scheduling including labs, infusion, imaging, procedures, surgeries, and telemedicine appointments.
• Facilitating referrals and collaborate with Avera’s network, including regional and rural facilities, to support continuity of care.

This position plays a key role in guiding patient through complex treatment plans, providing peace of mind and a smooth care experience. Join our team and be part of something truly impactful. Hours: Monday-Friday; varied shifts. No weekends

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

• Obtains information (including physician orders to schedule tests/procedures only) from physician offices for scheduling tests, procedures and admissions in an accurate, timely and sequential manner.
• Facilitates in coordinating a plan of care for patients with various departments throughout the hospital and clinics including working with equipment vendors for surgical equipment needs.
• Coordinates care between facilities for utilization of telemedicine to ensure continuity of care if applicable.
• Communication of information to physicians, staff, families, etc., when directed and to do so in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by Performance Improvement, Joint Commission accreditation, CARF certification, OSHA guidelines, or as my be required by law.
• Coordinates scheduling of specialized equipment based on procedures.
• Maintains physician calendar, procedure schedule and all coordinating orders for procedures.

• knowledge of medical terminology

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Associate's in medical secretarial school
• 1-3 years experience as a scheduler, biller, or in a medical office

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.