Patient Scheduling Specialist - Healthcare Admin

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Scheduling Clerk to coordinate patient appointments and support clinic operations. The role collaborates with healthcare providers and administrative teams to schedule consultations, tests, and follow-ups accurately.

The ideal candidate will have 0-2 years in medical scheduling and familiarity with EHR systems, scheduling software, and front desk operations. This on-site position at our Tucson facility emphasizes patient flow and administrative

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or certification in Healthcare Administration preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in medical scheduling, administrative support, or customer service preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience with 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 EHR or scheduling system.
• Manages scheduling conflicts, ensures no overlaps, and allocates resources like rooms and staff.
• Provides general administrative support including calls, filing, and paperwork processing.
• Assists with patient check-in and registration and provides necessary instructions.
• Communicates with physicians and nurses to schedule based on priorities and patient needs.
• Generates and maintains scheduling reports and tracks appointment trends.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance.

Skills

Scheduling

Customer service

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

EHR systems

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Healthcare Administration

Certification in Medical Office Administration

Tools

EMR scheduling software

Scheduling software

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Scheduling Clerk to coordinate patient appointments and support clinic operations. The role collaborates with healthcare providers and administrative teams to schedule consultations, tests, and follow-ups accurately.

The ideal candidate will have 0-2 years in medical scheduling and familiarity with EHR systems, scheduling software, and front desk operations. This on-site position at our Tucson facility emphasizes patient flow and administrative