Cardiothoracic Scheduling Coordinator

Community Health Systems; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development

Licensure reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Employee rewards

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to manage patient and physician scheduling across departments. You will coordinate appointments, procedures, and treatments, ensuring efficient resource use and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include confirmations, data entry in EHR, collaboration with clinical staff, and timely rescheduling. Excellent patient service and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with appointment scheduling and patient flow management.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and scheduling software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient appointments for consultations, tests, procedures, and follow-ups.
• Notifies patients of confirmations, cancellations, or reschedules with clear instructions.
• Enters and maintains patient information in scheduling systems or EHR.
• Coordinates with medical staff to align appointments with clinical priorities.
• Tracks cancellations and no-shows and reschedules as needed.
• Provides general administrative support and handles patient referrals.

Skills

Appointment scheduling

Patient flow management

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Data entry accuracy

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Healthcare Administration/Medical Office Admin

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling software

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to manage patient and physician scheduling across departments. You will coordinate appointments, procedures, and treatments, ensuring efficient resource use and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include confirmations, data entry in EHR, collaboration with clinical staff, and timely rescheduling. Excellent patient service and organizational skills are essential for success.