Healthcare Scheduling Specialist | Patient Flow & EHR

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Generous PTO

401(k) with company match

Career development & advancement

Licensure/certification reimbursement

Student loan support

Rewards & recognition

Collaborative culture

Voluntary benefits: pet, identity, and

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to manage and optimize scheduling for patients and physicians. This role coordinates appointments, procedures, and treatments across departments to ensure efficient resource use and high-quality patient care.

You will work closely with clinicians and administrative teams, ensuring accurate data entry in the EHR system and clear communication with patients. This role requires eligibility to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or healthcare administration certification preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in medical scheduling or front desk operations preferred.
• 0-2 years of EMR/scheduling software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Appointment scheduling

Patient flow management

Administrative procedures

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree or healthcare administration certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR software

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to manage and optimize scheduling for patients and physicians. This role coordinates appointments, procedures, and treatments across departments to ensure efficient resource use and high-quality patient care.

You will work closely with clinicians and administrative teams, ensuring accurate data entry in the EHR system and clear communication with patients. This role requires eligibility to work in the U.S.