Digestive Health Scheduler I: Patient Care Coordinator

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, CA, seeks a Scheduling Specialist I to assist in coordinating patient procedure and surgical schedules. The role supports front-desk activities, pre-procedure coordination, and communications between patients, physicians, and clinic staff.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of scheduling or front-office experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and healthcare databases.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year front office or scheduling experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare databases.
• Ability to interface with physicians, staff, vendors, patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient procedure and scheduling activities.
• Assist in pre-procedure tests and clearances coordination.
• Maintain patient charts and perform clerical duties.
• Provide information to Insurance Verification Specialists for authorizations.
• Handle high-volume patient communications and data entry.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Healthcare databases

Job description

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, CA, seeks a Scheduling Specialist I to assist in coordinating patient procedure and surgical schedules. The role supports front-desk activities, pre-procedure coordination, and communications between patients, physicians, and clinic staff.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of scheduling or front-office experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and healthcare databases.