Patient Service Specialist - Franklin Medical Specialties Clinics

## Patient Service Specialist - Franklin Medical Specialties Clinics Apply:
Franklin, TN:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-69753
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** Organization:
** WC Med Spec Admin Staff
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* Job Summary:

** Provides service to patient before, during or post-appointment with minimal guidance. Facilitates efficient workflow, supports appropriate use of technology, and engages in effective communication. Navigates complex patients to include scheduling with multiple services or coordination with outside facilities or providers..
** Position Hours
** Monday - Friday Days  
** Summary
* * This front desk role will support Rheumatology, Infusion, Nephrology, Endocrinology and Infectious Disease clinics.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Proficiently performs all Associate Patient Service Specialist job responsibilities.
* Schedules appointments and procedures through clinical communication, work queues, and patient portal messages
* Manages registration and patient work queues.
* Coordinates with patients and/or outside facilities to ensure all pre-appointment orders and consults have been received and ready to view prior to patient visit.
* Communicates with patients through the patient portal using critical decision making to route appropriately as applicable.
* The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.  TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
* CUSTOMER SERVICE (Intermediate): A continuing focus on the needs and requirements of customers, anticipating their needs, remaining sensitive to customers while performing services for them, responsive to customer needs.
* PATIENT SCHEDULING (Novice):
The ability to coordinate and schedule patient appointments, procedures and other office visits with various computer systems in the hospital or clinic.
* PATIENT DOCUMENTATION (Novice):
The ability to receive and record patient information.
* MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY & DOCUMENTATION (Novice):
The ability to comprehend medical terminology and
* APPOINTMENT & PRODECURAL SCHEDULING (Fundamental Awareness):
The ability to coordinate and schedule diagnostic testing and procedures within various computer systems in the hospital.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
** Core Accountabilities:*
* * Organizational Impact:
Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.  
* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.  
* Breadth of Knowledge:
Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.  
* Team Interaction:
Provides…