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Summa Health

Referral & Appointment Coordinator - Cardiology Office

Summa Health, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101

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Referral & Appointment Coordinator - Cardiology Office Full-Time Days / Monday - Friday Schedule / Benefits Eligible

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus Offered!

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third‑party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summa Health Medical Group 95 Arch Street Akron, OH 44304

Responsible for organizing and coordinating all components of referrals, testing and related appointment/scheduling or preauthorization requirements, across providers, departments and partnered divisions within Summa Health. Provides support and communicates necessary information to patients, peers and providers regarding status and processes of referrals and appointments.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent

Post High‑School level coursework in healthcare or related field preferred

Experience & Training Required: One (1) year of experience in a Medical Office/Registration/Billing setting including experience with insurance payers, front desk registration duties or related (Medical Assistant, Biller, Registration staff)

Experience working with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Computer experience – proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint preferred

Ability to manage conversations with third‑party vendors and insurance payers, on behalf of the directed patient care, to assist in timely and accurate services

Ability to solve practical problems, interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form and work reliably and with professionalism in a high‑volume, high‑demand medical environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and e‑mail. Prefer skills in using referral software, health plan web sites and familiarity with electronic medical records

Ability to perform in a team‑based environment

Demonstrate skills in interpersonal communication to effectively interact in person and over the telephone with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel

Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team

Ability to interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding for their needs for self‑respect and dignity

Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the Summa Health Commitments

Able to consistently demonstrate excellence in and adherence to the attendance policy, timeliness and reliability

Follow and implement all policy and procedures up to and including HIPAA and medical record confidentiality

Level of Physical Demands: Sedentary – Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently; Prolonged sitting

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

$19.23/hr – $23.08/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Benefits

Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Supplemental Life and AD&D

Dependent Life Insurance

Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability

Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Education Assistance

Daily Pay

Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Health Care Provider

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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