Scheduling Supervisor

Overview:

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Scheduling Supervisor to join our team at Texas Oncology!  This position will support the McKinney South and Allen locations. This is a full-time Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm position with no weekends or holidays.

  

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

 

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.  Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer.  Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. 

 

Why work for us? 

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.  We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.  

 

What does the Scheduling Supervisor do?

Responsible for coordination and operation of scheduling functions.  Acts as a liaison with physicians, patients and office staff.  Responsible for development, administration and oversight of scheduling procedures for each physician, lab and chemotherapy department.  Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to)  

• Supervises the daily activities of all scheduling duties.  Performs all aspects of scheduling staff as workload demands. 
• Obtains all information necessary to enter a new patient in system.  Including demographics and complete insurance information.  Obtains medical records needed for new patient o be evaluated by physician at office visit. 
• Maintains scheduling guidelines to coordinate physician, lab and chemotherapy schedules.  Reviews schedules daily for accuracy.  Corrects conflicts in the schedules as needed. 
• Coordinates scheduling procedures with front office, medical staff, insurance and billing departments to ensure smooth transition and accurate information. 
• Trains new employees in scheduling department.  Updates, informs and trains staff as needed on new procedures. 
• Supervises daily charge ticket and chart preparation to each physician’s specifications.  Ensures end of day charge ticket collection with diagnosis and office level completion. 
• Assists in the supervision of Schedulers and other non-licensed patient care providers as needed. 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the Scheduling Supervisor role will have the following background and experience:    

• High school diploma or equivalent required.   
• Minimum seven years office experience, preferably in a medical office setting. 
• Supervisory experience preferred. 

Physical Demands:   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, operate a calculator, telephone, copier and other such office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for prolonged periods of time.  

  

Work Environment:   

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves contact with patients and public.