Appointment Coordinator - Cardiology

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Duke Health Integrated Practice Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina. JOB LOCATION DHIP Administrative Offices RTP - 4825 Creekstone Dr JOB SUMMARY We are seeking an Appointment Coordinator to coordinate and perform a variety of duties associated with appointment scheduling for provider clinic visits, genetic appointments, studies and procedures. Procedure Scheduling - Responsible for scheduling various cardiology diagnostic procedures. Procedures include, but not limited to echocardiograms, echo stress tests, cardiac Holter monitors, cardiac event monitors, and vascular testing for multiple cardiology clinic sites. Schedule Auditing – Reviewing the accuracy of all the provider’s schedules to ensure they are opened or closed appropriately. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Oversee scheduling for various clinics and procedures, including: • Cardiac Diagnostic Procedure scheduling across multiple locations across Cardiology and other departments. • Contact patients and schedules diagnostic testing appointments. Ensure the diagnostic testing orders are processed and scheduled within a week of order date. • Provide procedure instructions as needed. • * Schedule procedures for the MICRA AV research study. • Schedule and coordinate with clinic outpatient appointments or other types of appointments. • Complete Schedule Change Requests (SCRs) as needed. • Transcribe cardiac diagnostic orders from outside facilities.other ad-hoc scheduling needs as requested • Other ad-hoc scheduling needs as requested. • Manage referrals for cardiac diagnostic testing. JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS • Work requires knowledge of basic grammar and mathematical principles normally acquired through high school education. • Minimum of one year of work experience in directly communicating and providing service to patients or public; preferably in a healthcare related field. • Experience in effectively coordinating multiple tasks or activities. • Advanced Experience with Maestro Care EMR and scheduling preferred . • Cardiology medical terminology preferred. • Customer service experience preferred. • Comprehension of oral and written instructions and ability to gather/sort verify information based on general instructions. • Proficient in Maestro Care appointment scheduling preferred. • Communicate clearly and concisely by phone and e-mail. • Establish/maintain effective working relationships with employees and physicians. • Demonstrate flexibility with changing workload/assignments. • Ability to communicate effectively in person and in written form. • Substitute for absent team members by performing their work functions. • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook • Must be able to apply specific departmental policies rules and regulations relating to verifying patient information and maintaining records and forms. • Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to frequently lift, push, and pull materials, equipment, and supplies as part of daily operations. Candidates must be able to perform these physical tasks safely and effectively throughout the workday. JOB HOURS The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.