Sparrow Health System

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Scheduling Specialist will be responsible for daily coordination of the Sparrow/TCI physician’s schedules. This position will fullfill the objective(s) as put forth by the TCI Division of Sparrow Hospital to provide complete secretarial services for TCI Cardiologists.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Schedule and coordinate physician's hospital, office, personal and professional commitments.
• Provide complete secretarial services for assigned TCI physicians as well as attending physicians and TCI fellows.
• Telephone traffic and screening.
• Schedule procedures and obtain authorizations and pre certifications.
• Maintain physician CME credit files.
• Assist with preparation of lectures, to include production presentations, handouts, and equipment.
• Assist with other assigned projects such as presentations and publications.
• Cross train with otherspecialists to provide necessary position coverage.
• Assist physicians, nurses and residents on in-patient service rotations to include the creation and maintenance. of in-patient lists, communication of consults, admissions and transfers.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, invasive and noninvasive procedures scheduling.
• Provide all necessary patient correspondence.
• Coordinate medical/legal case reviews to include screening cases, organizing of medical/legal documents correspondence and billing procedures.

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

General Requirements

None

Work Experience

Minimum of one year of multi physician office experience Cardiology experience preferred Experience with EMR systems preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Above average knowledge of computer systems, programs and applications Strong organization, written and verbal skills. Medical terminology. Knowledge of general office policies and procedures. Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.