Central Scheduler

Oroville Hospital; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Oroville Hospital is seeking a Central Scheduler to arrange appointments across hospital departments including Imaging, Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Same Day Surgery. You will follow strict scheduling protocols and support billing with complete patient information.

The role requires a high school diploma, 45 WPM typing, and solid medical terminology knowledge. Join a busy hospital team that values accuracy, speed, and customer service while coordinating with physicians' offices and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Knowledge of insurance terminology is required.
• Typing speed of 45 WPM is required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules approximately 40 patients per day.
• Follows specific scheduling protocols and collects financial information.
• Provides accurate information for department scheduling and billing.

Skills

Typing 45 WPM

Medical terminology

Insurance terminology

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Prioritization & organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mainframe computers

Calculators

Copiers

FAX machines

Multi-line phone systems

Job description

Pay Range: $23.26/Hr. - $31.25/Hr.

Open Date: 09.02.26

Close Date:

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or its equivalent is required
• Knowledge of medical and insurance terminology is required
• Ability to type 45 WPM

Start Date:

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required
• Previous experience in appointment scheduling in a health care environment is required (e.g., physician office, clinic or hospital)
• Experience in customer service is very desirable
• Hospital registration or admitting experience is desirable
• Experience working with insurance authorization departments and contracts desirable
• Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with medical diagnostic procedures, and health care billing and authorization is required
• Must be highly skilled in verbal communications, problem solving, and prioritization and organization
• Must be thorough and able to follow detailed instructions
• Must be able to meet tight time frames and have excellent customer service skills
• Typing speed of 45 WPM, and basic experience with main frame computers, calculators, copiers, FAX machines, and multi-line phone systems required
• Ability to work with speed and accuracy while completing multiple projects is required

Duties &
Responsibilities:

Job Summary

The Central Scheduler schedules appointments, for various hospital departments, including Imaging Services, Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine, Respiratory Therapy and Same Day Surgery Procedures. The scheduler receives routine functional guidance from the Central Scheduling Supervisor and the Supervisor of Admitting/Registration, concerning community agencies and resources and to make appropriate patient referrals. The scheduler schedules approximately 40 patients per day, and has the authority to make appointments for hospital departments according to the schedules they provide. The scheduler will follow very specific protocols in scheduling and the collection of financial information. However, they will have to be alert constantly for special cases which they will normally refer to the Supervisor.

Duties

• The Scheduler assures that patients have all information they need so that they will arrive on time and prepared for their procedures and that the hospital has all of the information required to bill properly for its services
• Receives requests to schedule procedures from physician offices and patients and schedules the procedure according to the availability of the various departments
• Provides accurate information so that all departments may view and print the schedule for the appointments daily, and maintains open communication with hospital departments regarding schedule changes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Other Info:

Lifting Requirements:

This position requires periods of extensive sitting and phone work. It also requires other repetitive motions (e.g., bending, stooping, and twisting, walking, standing, reaching overheard, pushing or pulling). Generally lifting objects not more than 25 lbs. and/or carrying objects weighing 10 lbs. Repetitive motion (i.e. bending, stooping, twisting, walking, standing, sitting, reaching overhead, pulling or pushing). Manual dexterity required.

Manual dexterity is required, as is the ability to concentrate on detail in the midst of other activity.

Sedentary- generally not more than 10 lbs. maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as ledgers, files and small items.