Patient Scheduling Pro — Streamline Care & Grow

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Licensure/Certification reimbursement

Student Loan Support

Employee recognition programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to manage patient and physician scheduling across departments, ensuring efficient use of resources and high-quality care.

You will enter patient data into the EHR, coordinate appointments, notify patients of confirmations or changes, and support staff with referrals and file management in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or certification in Healthcare Administration, Medical Office Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in medical scheduling, administrative support, or customer service preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems, scheduling software, or medical front desk operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient appointments for consultations, tests, procedures, and follow-ups, ensuring proper allocation of time and resources.
• Notifies patients of appointment confirmations, cancellations, or reschedules, and provides necessary information and instructions.
• Accurately enters and updates patient information into the electronic health records (EHR) or scheduling system.
• Works closely with medical staff to align patient appointments with clinical priorities and optimize provider schedules.
• Tracks and manages patient cancellations and no-shows, ensuring timely rescheduling and minimizing disruptions.
• Provides general administrative assistance, including answering calls, managing patient referrals, and coordinating patient files.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Appointment scheduling

Patient flow management

Administrative procedures

Education

Associate Degree or certification in Healthcare Administration or related field

Tools

EMR systems

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to manage patient and physician scheduling across departments, ensuring efficient use of resources and high-quality care.

You will enter patient data into the EHR, coordinate appointments, notify patients of confirmations or changes, and support staff with referrals and file management in a fast-paced hospital setting.