Physician Scheduling Assistant

CentraCare Health; Melrose (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Full-time benefits (medical, dental, P

Retirement

Job summary

CentraCare is seeking a highly organized Physician Scheduling Assistant to coordinate ER provider scheduling and clinic template work across Paynesville, Melrose, Sauk Centre and Long Prairie. The role ensures accurate coverage, provider productivity and uninterrupted patient care through collaboration with physicians, leaders and staff.

Ideal candidates demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex scheduling needs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Understand patient medical records, provider orders and communicate with patients and staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive provider schedules including call coverage, rounding assignments, vacation requests, and coverage during provider absences.
• Coordinate scheduling across ER and clinic settings to ensure provider productivity and patient access.
• Support operational efficiency and continuity of care through effective communication with physicians, leaders and nursing staff.
• Assist with template work and other scheduling needs as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Scheduling coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CentraCare is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Physician Scheduling Assistant. This position will serve as the primary coordinator of ER provider scheduling and clinic template work and will work with physicians, leaders, nursing staff and operational partners to ensure accurate coverage, provider productivity and uninterrupted patient care across Paynesville, Melrose, Sauk Centre and Long Prairie.

The Physician Scheduling Assistant is responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive provider schedules, including call coverage, rounding assignments, vacation requests, outreach services and in-basket coverage during provider absences. The position plays a critical role in supporting operational efficiency, provider productivity, patient access and continuity of care.

To succeed in this role, you must have exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage complex scheduling needs across multiple care settings.

Schedule

• Full-time | 80 hours every two weeks
  • Onsite Melrose Hospital/Clinic - future potential for occasional work from home
• Monday – Friday | 8-hour daytime shifts | Flexibility with hours but typically between the hours of 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Occasional need to help after hours
  

Pay and Benefits

• Starting pay begins at $22.40 per hour and increases with experience
  • Pay range:$19.91 - $30.47 per hour
• Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available
• Full-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Possesses the ability to understand patient medical records, provider orders and communicate with patients as well as clinic and hospital staff
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.