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Penn State Health - Community Medical Group

Location: US:PA:Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, a planned 341,000-square-foot acute care hospital, will enhance an already vibrant network of primary and specialty care providers across Lancaster County. The new hospital will feature 129 private inpatient beds, an emergency department, physician offices, various specialty inpatient services, an imaging lab and complete medical and surgical capabilities. Expanding this footprint will help ensure residents of these communities have access, quality and choice of care as close to home as possible. 

Lancaster Medical Center will also create new clinical and research opportunities for learners and investigators at Penn State College of Medicine. Through Penn State Health's core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence, the health system is committed to providing compassionate care for our diverse patient population, community and each other. 

Conveniently located within 30 miles of Berks County and only 20 miles from York, Lancaster Medical Center is perfectly positioned for professionals who are seeking a positive and service-focused culture, right in their own backyard. 

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

***$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS***

Provides high quality scheduling experience for the patients of Penn State Health. Perform all elements of scheduling accurately and politely at point of patient contact. Answers inbound calls from patients and internal stakeholders, places outbound calls to patients, and redirects patients as needed. Demonstrates ability to resolve clinical concern when presented by a patient and uses sound knowledge and judgement in involving appropriate clinician. Deploys excellent customer service engagement skills by phone. Schedules accurately for all specialty area supported in Phone Access Group against scheduling guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Penn State Health requires Schedulers to complete a scheduling training program and demonstrate competence in all functional aspects of scheduling for Phone Access Group prior to 6 months of employment. This training is supplied by the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Accurate Keyboarding and data entry skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize work and manage time requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Medical terminology preferred

Associates Degree in Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred

Prior Call Center, Healthcare IT, or Healthcare operational experience preferred

Prior Ambulatory practice site experience preferred

Strong customer service background

ABOUT PENN STATE HEALTH:

Penn State Health is one of the leading teaching and research hospitals in the country. It is a multi-hospital health system, Academic Medical Center and Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center serving patients and communities across Central Pennsylvania. The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute in scenic Hershey, PA. It also includes Penn State Health Saint Joseph's Medical Center in Reading, PA, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA, and Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, PA. Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine.

If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.