Hospital Centralized Scheduler – Patient Test/Procedure

Prime Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Centralized Scheduler to manage tests and procedure scheduling across multiple departments. You will ensure accurate patient demographics, insurance authorizations, and timely communication of needs to departments, while preparing and distributing schedules for surgeries and on-call lists.

Requires 1–2 years hospital scheduling experience, strong communication, and clerical skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of insurance authorization requirements.
• 1–2 years hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service experience required.
• Strong clerical and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule tests and procedure cases across departments as assigned.
• Coordinate with clinics, surgery, imaging, and other service areas.
• Enter accurate patient demographics, insurance and authorizations when applicable.
• Notify departments about needs for equipment, instruments, or supplies.
• Prepare and distribute the surgical schedule and on-call lists.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Clerical/administrative

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Centralized Scheduler to manage tests and procedure scheduling across multiple departments. You will ensure accurate patient demographics, insurance authorizations, and timely communication of needs to departments, while preparing and distributing schedules for surgeries and on-call lists.

Requires 1–2 years hospital scheduling experience, strong communication, and clerical skills.