Colorectal Surgery Scheduler: Streamlined Appointments

Community Health Systems; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Extended illness benefits

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Licensure and certification reimburse

Student loan support

Rewards and recognition programs

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Legal insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Tucson, AZ seeks a Scheduling Clerk to coordinate patient appointments, work with clinicians, and maintain accurate scheduling records. You will resolve conflicts, inform patients of changes, and support front-desk operations in a fast-paced clinic environment.

The role requires strong scheduling knowledge, EHR proficiency, and excellent communication to ensure smooth patient experiences and efficient clinic flow.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certification in Healthcare Administration preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in medical scheduling, administrative support, or customer service preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience with EMR systems, scheduling software, or medical front desk operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient appointments for consultations, tests, procedures, and follow-ups, ensuring proper allocation of time and resources.
• Notifies patients of appointment confirmations, cancellations, or reschedules, and provides necessary information and instructions.
• Accurately enters and updates patient information into the EHR or scheduling system.
• Manages scheduling conflicts, ensuring no overlaps and proper allocation of rooms, equipment, and staff.
• Provides general administrative support, including answering calls, filing documents, and processing appointment-related paperwork.
• Assists with patient check-in and registration, ensuring proper check-in and instructions.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff to schedule based on clinical priorities.
• Generates and maintains scheduling reports, tracking cancellations, reschedules, and trends.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Appointment scheduling

EHR

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Healthcare Administration

Tools

EHR systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Community Health Systems in Tucson, AZ seeks a Scheduling Clerk to coordinate patient appointments, work with clinicians, and maintain accurate scheduling records. You will resolve conflicts, inform patients of changes, and support front-desk operations in a fast-paced clinic environment.

The role requires strong scheduling knowledge, EHR proficiency, and excellent communication to ensure smooth patient experiences and efficient clinic flow.