Scheduler – Orthopaedics Clinic

Hershey, Pennsylvania, Penn State Health – Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Location : US:PA:Hershey Work Type : Full Time FTE : 1. 00 Shift : Day Hours : 8:00a – 4:30p **$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS – eligible to those that qualify ** JOB SUMMARY: 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. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent required. 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. 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, marital 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. Union : Non Bargained

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