Cancer Screening Scheduler — Healthcare Scheduling Specialist

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan seeks a Scheduling Coordinator to manage surgeries, pre-admission testing, and referrals. The role includes insurance authorizations, patient education, and data preparation for governance committees within the Cancer Prevention and Screening program.

The ideal candidate collaborates closely with physicians, radiology, and patients, demonstrates strong medical terminology knowledge, and maintains high service standards in a busy health system setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Experience in a clinical or health care setting.
• Strong customer service and protocol adherence.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Solid understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of surgeries, post-op appointments, clearances, and testing.
• Obtain insurance authorizations and provide patient education.
• Support cancer prevention/screening program and data handling for governance committees.
• Collaborate with physicians, radiology, and patients to coordinate cancer screenings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Medical terminology knowledge

Team collaboration

Issue anticipation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in clinical/healthcare setting

Tools

NextGen scheduling system

CPT/ICD-10 knowledge

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Michigan seeks a Scheduling Coordinator to manage surgeries, pre-admission testing, and referrals. The role includes insurance authorizations, patient education, and data preparation for governance committees within the Cancer Prevention and Screening program.

The ideal candidate collaborates closely with physicians, radiology, and patients, demonstrates strong medical terminology knowledge, and maintains high service standards in a busy health system setting.