Outpatient Scheduling Coordinator

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center is seeking a Central Scheduling Specialist to handle telephone inquiries and coordinate outpatient procedure scheduling across participating departments. You will gather clinical history, enter data in the scheduling system, and support physicians, staff and patients throughout the process.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in healthcare, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years in health care or related field.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Staff Central Scheduling telephone lines.
• Field calls and schedule outpatient procedures.
• Obtain pertinent clinical history prior to scheduling exam.
• Maintain records and ensure data accuracy in schedules.
• Coordinate with departments, physicians and staff for timely appointments.

Skills

Central Scheduling

Medical terminology

Phone etiquette

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Terminology training

Tools

Central Scheduling software

Job description

Charleston Area Medical Center is seeking a Central Scheduling Specialist to handle telephone inquiries and coordinate outpatient procedure scheduling across participating departments. You will gather clinical history, enter data in the scheduling system, and support physicians, staff and patients throughout the process.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in healthcare, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong customer service skills.