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Summary
Serves as the dedicated liaison for patient access improvements and workflow education as it relates to ambulatory access and patient partnership at the local practice level. Partners closely with department leadership to promote and accelerate enterprise access goals. Works closely with EMR Operations and administrators to facilitate implementation of access workflows and education. Recognizes and alerts opportunities for improvement and assists in determining countermeasures.

Job Duties

Coordinates patient access by assisting with appointment scheduling across entire enterprise, escalating issues, and advocating for patients.Serves as team member to support strategic plans, goals, and strategies with particular emphasis on patient access and patient partnership.Analyzes access data and provides updates/reports as well as trends noted on tracking of referral and access data to practice leadership.Maintains focus on attaining productivity standards and recommends innovative approaches for enhancing performance and productivity.Participates in the training and orientation of new colleagues as well as re-education for practice support.Serves as subject matter expert for access improvements, data tracking, and standard work.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED3 years experience in an ambulatory practice setting and or equivalent experience in scheduling and coordination of patient access.Ability to work with interruptions and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.Advanced computer and typing skills.Basic knowledge of how to construct charts and graphs.EMR TrainingKnowledge and working use of medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s Degree

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

707 Hamilton St

Primary Location:

One City Center

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p

Department:

1012-99108 LVPG-L Strategic Operations