Pulmonology Scheduling Coordinator

Northwest Primary & Specialty Care; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and extended illness benefits

Licensure and certification reimburse­

Student loan support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Northwest Primary & Specialty Care in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Scheduling Clerk to coordinate patient appointments and support seamless patient experiences. You will work with providers and administrative teams to schedule consultations, treatments, procedures, and follow-ups in a timely, accurate manner.

The role involves maintaining scheduling records, resolving conflicts, and providing clerical support across the facility.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certification in Healthcare Administration, Medical Office Administration, or related field 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 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.
• Enters and updates patient information into the EHR or scheduling system.
• Manages scheduling conflicts and resource allocation (rooms, equipment, 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, nurses, and other staff to prioritize appointments.
• Generates and maintains scheduling reports for reporting and process improvements.
• Performs other duties and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Appointment scheduling

Patient flow management

Administrative procedures

EHR systems

Scheduling software

Office applications

Customer service

Education

Associate degree or certification in Healthcare Administration or Medical Office Administration

Tools

EHR systems

Scheduling software

Office applications

Job description

Northwest Primary & Specialty Care in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Scheduling Clerk to coordinate patient appointments and support seamless patient experiences. You will work with providers and administrative teams to schedule consultations, treatments, procedures, and follow-ups in a timely, accurate manner.

The role involves maintaining scheduling records, resolving conflicts, and providing clerical support across the facility.