Position Highlights:

• The Specialty Scheduling Coordinator is an experienced clerical staff member responsible for coordinating patient appointments involving multiple resources and/or complex record gathering (including records from external entities) to facilitate accurate scheduling.
• The Coordinator is typically assigned to one or two specialty areas, for example: image-guided biopsies, stat radiology exams/procedures, Bone Marrow Transplants (including work-up procedures/preparations, caregiver education classes), infusion/chemotherapy and radiation procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Associates Degree or some college
• Two (2) years of scheduling experience or prior medical experience as a scheduler in a hospital/clinic with complex scheduling algorithms
• Prior oncology-related scheduling experience and scheduling experience at Moffitt
• Excellent verbal communication and organization skills

Responsibilities:

• Schedules and coordinates patient appointments requiring multiple resources and interdependencies. Communicates with all stakeholders including patients in the manner preferred by each (email, report, phone, etc.). Obtains medical records as needed from outside providers.
• Conducts "Prep" for clinic or department including the compilation of patient data and or documentation.
• Follows up on errors and offers contributions and suggestions to improve current methods. Contributes innovative ideas to improve work practices and flow.
• Trains and mentors new peers / team members.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of two (2) years of scheduling experience or prior medical experience as a scheduler in a hospital/clinic with complex scheduling algorithms is required.