OverviewThe US Oncology Network is looking for a Scheduling Supervisor to join our team at Texas Oncology! This position will support the Denton location. This is a full-time Monday-Friday 8am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.
Notes from the hieing manager: Located in the heart of Denton with convenient access to I-35 and University Blvd, Texas Oncology Denton is surrounded by great shopping and dining options. We offer ample parking, a vibrant and uplifting work environment, and a steadfast commitment to patient safety and care. Whether you're a team member or one of our valued patients, Texas Oncology Denton is a fantastic place to be!
As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.
What does the Scheduling Supervisor do? (including but not limited to)
Responsible for coordination and operation of scheduling functions. Acts as a liaison with physicians, patients and office staff. Responsible for development, administration and oversight of scheduling procedures for each physician, lab and chemotherapy department. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Supervises the daily activities of all scheduling duties. Performs all aspects of scheduling staff as workload demands.
- Obtains all information necessary to enter a new patient in system. Including demographics and complete insurance information. Obtains medical records needed for new patient o be evaluated by physician at office visit.
- Maintains scheduling guidelines to coordinate physician, lab and chemotherapy schedules. Reviews schedules daily for accuracy. Corrects conflicts in the schedules as needed.
- Coordinates scheduling procedures with front office, medical staff, insurance and billing departments to ensure smooth transition and accurate information.
- Trains new employees in scheduling department. Updates, informs and trains staff as needed on new procedures.
- Supervises daily charge ticket and chart preparation to each physician?s specifications. Ensures end of day charge ticket collection with diagnosis and office level completion.
- Assists in the supervision of Schedulers and other non-licensed patient care providers as needed.
Qualifications The ideal candidate for theScheduling Supervisor rolewill have the following background and experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum seven years office experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
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, operate a calculator, telephone, copier and other such 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.
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.
