Banner Health · 6 hours ago
Oncology Scheduling Specialist
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expBanner Health is a leading healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient care. The Oncology Scheduling Specialist will be responsible for coordinating medical appointments and ensuring a smooth scheduling process for physicians and patients, enhancing the overall customer experience in the oncology field.
Health CareInsuranceNon Profit
Responsibilities
Schedules medical appointments through coordination of patients, providers, facility resources, ancillary staff, records, referrals, authorizations, and payers. Receives and initiates calls to/from patients, providers, provider offices and facilities, while following all established scheduling procedures and protocols to ensure patients receive the care they need, when and where they need it
Receives physician’s orders and effectively schedules and reschedules appointments, tests, and/or procedures leveraging various electronic medical record/scheduling software systems according to protocols established by clinical staff and scheduling standards. Identifies alternative scheduled solutions in the event the patient’s preference is not available, while adhering to procedures and protocols and ensuring patient safety
Provides patients with information, pre and post-test instruction, provides location of appointment and directions. The position answers questions as necessary within guidelines and protocols. Refers questions to clinical staff as appropriate
Effectively communicates and builds impactful relationships through written, digital, and verbal channels with patients, facilities, providers, and clinical colleagues to ensure an easy, empathetic, solution-oriented patient experience, included but not limited to, phone, chat, email, electronic medical record messaging, and other digital channels. Anticipates patient and provider needs and responds accordingly
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
The position requires skills normally gained with two years of scheduling experience in a physician's office or hospital
Medical terminology may be required for some assignments
Must possess excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
Must be proficient with commonly used office software and have the ability to use software typically used for medical practice management and scheduling
Preferred
Knowledge of ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding is strongly preferred
Sound working knowledge of various types of insurance plans and/or worker's compensation preferred
Bi-lingual in Spanish may be preferred for some assignments
Company
Banner Health
Banner Health operates as a nonprofit health care system in the United States. The company offers hospital care, home care, hospice care,
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation
2025-10-24Grant
Leadership Team
Andy Kramer Petersen
President & CEO Banner Health Foundation
Brian P. Kellar
Chief Executive Officer
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