Scheduler - Minnesota Oncology

MINNESOTA ONCOLOGY

Minnesota Oncology offers its employees an exciting, fast-paced, and challenging work environment.  We are currently looking for an individual with passion for the healthcare field and someone that can commit to personal accountability and integrity.  An ideal candidate will also have excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to collaborate and work in a team based environment.

Come join this dynamic team who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients.  No nights, holidays, or weekends!

Why Work for Us?

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes - 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan that comes with a company match
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers

• Provide Front Desk Coverage as needed
• Collect copays
• Scheduling for both internal and external appointments for patients by phone
• Documenting and Communicating all details of each appointment with the patient
• Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff
• Manage the scheduling queues
• Answer incoming scheduling calls
• May float to different locations to assist with staffing needs
• Other duties as requested and assigned

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is Required
• Basic Computer Skills
• Previous call center experience desired
• Use of electronic medical record systems and electronic scheduling systems is desired  

Additional Attributes:

• Ability to Multi-task
• Can Successfully Prioritize Tasks
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Ability to work Independently and Collaboratively
• Self-Starter
• Versatility
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Military Veterans encouraged to apply, on-site training provided

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies.  Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for prolonged periods of time.

COMPETENCIES:                                                                                                                                                              

• Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as reliable resource in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
• Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
• Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them
• Commits to Quality:  Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves contact with patients and public.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.