Patient Care Scheduler & Coordinator

Regional Cancer Care Associates; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Illinois CancerCare is seeking a meticulous Scheduler for the Peru clinic, part of a 32-hour work week. You’ll coordinate follow-up visits, scans, and treatments while assisting with billing and patient communications.

Collaborate with providers, patients, and clinical teams to ensure timely appointments and adherence to care plans. Prioritize HIPAA compliance and accuracy in documentation within a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule follow-up visits, lab tests, imaging, and treatments for patients, including coordination with outside facilities.
• Communicate appointment details and test instructions clearly to patients.
• Collect co-pays, verify insurance codes, and enter billing information into the EMR.
• Manage provider schedules and update consult, vacation, and on-call calendars.
• Reschedule missed or changed appointments and confirm updates with patients.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding orders, referrals, and long-term follow-up needs.
• Respond to patient messages and voicemails in a timely and professional manner.
• Support new patient scheduling and provide cross-coverage for front desk or MOA roles as needed.
• Travel to satellite clinics as required.
• Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, and Illinois CancerCare policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Illinois CancerCare is seeking a meticulous Scheduler for the Peru clinic, part of a 32-hour work week. You’ll coordinate follow-up visits, scans, and treatments while assisting with billing and patient communications.

Collaborate with providers, patients, and clinical teams to ensure timely appointments and adherence to care plans. Prioritize HIPAA compliance and accuracy in documentation within a fast-paced team environment.