Appointment Scheduler-Temporary
Fort Collins, CO Central Services
Description

OCR has been the premier provider of orthopaedic care in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska for 55 years! As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals who share our values and are looking to contribute to our mission and vision. Are you passionate about patient care, teamwork, and inspiring others? If so, join the specialists in the medicine of motion today!


The Appointment Scheduler answers telephones and makes appointments for patients, maintains accurate and orderly schedules for clinic physicians, attends training seminars to learn computerized appointment scheduling, and maintains proficient computer skills per established workflows and standards.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Receives and processes a high volume of incoming calls for appointments. Schedules appointments for OCR physicians in accordance with the physician and/or department requirements, coordinating with other departments as necessary. Transfers calls appropriately if needed, in a multi-extension system.
  • Instructs patients to bring with them appropriate paperwork (insurance cards, x-rays, disability paperwork, etc.) per protocol.
  • Answers patient’s questions concerning appointments.
  • Cancels/reschedules appointments according to physician schedule changes; notifies appropriate clinic personnel.
  • Notifies and coordinates with appropriate Medical Assistant any changes (additions/cancelations) for same-day/next day patient appointments and for emergent patient requests.
Requirements
  • High School graduate or equivalent is required.
  • One year of previous medical appointment scheduling preferred. Familiarity with scheduling software Centricity, a plus.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, orthopedic specialty a plus.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type accurate patient information.
  • Knowledge of proper phone etiquette and customer service concepts and techniques.
  • Core competencies in communication, customer service, use of technology, adaptability, teamwork and confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

This position works in a typical medical office environment. There are regular interruptions and significant distractions to work including, but not limited to: phones ringing; patients and staff walking by; noisy conversations that carry; and answering questions asked by others.


This is a mostly sedentary position that requires the ability to move about an office environment and operate office equipment such as computers, printers, telephones, and fax machines. The person in this position must frequently communicate with patients, doctors, coworkers, and others utilizing various equipment such as telephones and email.


Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Retirement savings and profit-sharing plan participation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company-sponsored events

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply.


Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. OCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person’s race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.


Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; to receive full consideration, please apply by October 9, 2024.

Salary Description
Starting at $16.00/hour, based on experience