Gastroenterology Referral & Scheduling Specialist

United Digestive; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive seeks a Front Office Assistant to manage patient scheduling, answer inquiries, and support physicians in a gastroenterology clinic in Savannah, GA. The role ensures accurate patient data, coordination of procedures, and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, 2–3 years in a specialty clinic, and preferably CMA certification. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required, and bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CMA certification preferred.
• 2-3 years of specialty clinic experience; gastroenterology experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred, but not required.
• Staff must be computer literate and able to operate healthcare system and multiple Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, reschedules, and manages cancellations and no shows for patient visits and procedures.
• Updates physicians' schedules and endoscopy block times; schedules patients per availability.
• Collects and records accurate patient information per UD requirements.
• Coordinates scheduling of procedures and ancillary services within UD and hospital as needed.
• Mails/Emails information packets to new patients; answers calls about appointments and information requests.
• Greets onsite patients and provides information regarding medical treatment or procedures.

Skills

Bilingual

Computer literate

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Digestive seeks a Front Office Assistant to manage patient scheduling, answer inquiries, and support physicians in a gastroenterology clinic in Savannah, GA. The role ensures accurate patient data, coordination of procedures, and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, 2–3 years in a specialty clinic, and preferably CMA certification. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required, and bilingual abilities are a plus.