Ensure diagnostic scheduling of appointments is done effectively to deliver high quality care for Methodist patients.
Job Requirements
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Experience
Minimum of three to five years medical/surgical experience to include extensive knowledge of hospital/health operations and general background in all areas of nursing practice.
Insurance authorization experience preferred.
License/Certifications
Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license to work in Nebraska, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
Physical Requirements
Weight Demands
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical Activity
Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
Climbing
Crawling
Kneeling
Sitting
Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
Balancing
Carrying
Crouching
Distinguish colors
Keyboarding/typing
Lifting
Pulling/Pushing
Repetitive Motions
Stooping/bending
Twisting
Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
Fingering/Touching
Grasping
Hearing
Reaching
Seeing/Visual
Speaking/talking
Standing
Walking
Job Hazards
Not Related: - Electrical Shock/Static
Rare (1-33%):
Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)
Frequent (67%-100%):
Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
Essential Job Functions
Essential Functions I
Performs multi-resource appointment scheduling for outpatient diagnostic services utilizing the computer based scheduling system to meet customer’s needs.
Facilitates physician verbal or faxed orders to initiate patient services.
Collaborates with physician office staff and diagnostic departments to determine appropriate indications, patient instructions and education are given for proper preparation and understanding of scheduled test/procedure by using clear communication skills.
Review, delegate and evaluate plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the provision of the state's Nurse Practice Act and the Professional Standards of Practice.
Right task (within the scope of practice, according to the job description, based on the desired outcome, task routine, non-complex, low risk and predictable outcome).
Right person (assess competency by: certification/licensure, job description, skills checklist, demonstrated skill).
Right communication (clear, concise, correct, complete).
Right feedback: the Reciprocal Process (ask teammates' input first, recognize effort, get teammates' solution to problem, check off points).
Fiscally accountable to include obtaining authorization information, at the time of scheduling from the provider office clinic staff with appropriate current procedural terminology (CPT) code, valid dates of service and call reference number if authorization isn’t required.
Maintains teamwork, positive mentoring and willingly assists with training of employees by positively assisting with the implementation of new procedures and job functions to enhance Access Team’s services.
Essential Functions II
Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management.
Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Behavior and company policies/procedures.
