Specialty Scheduler

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Department

The Patient Access Team and Specialty Scheduling is responsible for providing professional reception and scheduling services to patients, visitors and staff in a growing clinic setting. Applicants should have 5-star service standards, be detail orientated and able to multi-task and problem solve. This position works closely with patients, providers and clinic nursing staff in our Specialty departments to ensure a well-rounded care experience for patients. The Patient Access Team is the first point of contact for patient and visitors, which makes this position an integral part of the care team. If you are looking to make a difference in patient care, grow your clinical experience and be a part of an extraordinary healthcare team, we encourage you to apply!

Mission for Position

To provide quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime by helping patients access the care that they need.

Position Summary

Specialty Schedulers process referrals for 19 different specialties seen at Lakewood Health System. This involves following each specialty and provider's protocol and appropriate guidelines to ensure best patient care. This team also corresponds with several partnering facilities regarding schedules.

Position Type

This is a full-time, 64 hours per pay period (0.8FTE) position working business hours Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates attention to detail in patient care.
• Manages multiple projects effectively.
• Can quickly adapt to changes.
• Able to organize, coordinate and prioritize tasks.
• Computer literacy.
• EPIC experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide!

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email humanresources@lakewoodhealthsystem.com.

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Sarah Licari to discuss the possibilities further:

Sarah Licari, Patient Access Manager

P: 218-894-8687

E: sarahlicari@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

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