Scheduling Clerk - Colorectal - General Surgery - La Cholla

Community Health Systems; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Extended illness benefits

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Licensure and certification reimburse

Student loan support

Rewards and recognition programs

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Legal insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Tucson, AZ seeks a Scheduling Clerk to coordinate patient appointments, work with clinicians, and maintain accurate scheduling records. You will resolve conflicts, inform patients of changes, and support front-desk operations in a fast-paced clinic environment.

The role requires strong scheduling knowledge, EHR proficiency, and excellent communication to ensure smooth patient experiences and efficient clinic flow.

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, ensuring no overlaps and proper allocation of rooms, equipment, and staff.
• Provides general administrative support, including answering calls, filing documents, and processing appointment-related paperwork.
• Assists with patient check-in and registration, ensuring proper check-in and instructions.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff to schedule based on clinical priorities.
• Generates and maintains scheduling reports, tracking cancellations, reschedules, and trends.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Appointment scheduling

EHR

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Healthcare Administration

Tools

EHR systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Tucson, AZ, United States

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Why Join Us?

• Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
• Benefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Work Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match
• Grow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
• We Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles
• Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles
• Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs
• A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.

Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact.

Job Summary
The Scheduling Clerk is responsible for coordinating and managing patient appointments to ensure efficient scheduling and a seamless patient experience. This role involves working closely with healthcare providers, patients, and administrative teams to schedule consultations, treatments, procedures, and follow-ups in a timely and accurate manner. The Scheduling Clerk also maintains accurate scheduling records, resolves conflicts, and provides clerical support to the facility's administrative functions.
Essential Functions

• 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, as well as providing necessary information and instructions.
• Accurately enters and updates patient information into the electronic health records (EHR) or scheduling system.
• Manages scheduling conflicts, ensuring that appointments do not overlap and that resources (e.g., rooms, equipment, and staff) are properly allocated.
• Provides general administrative support, including answering calls, filing documents, processing appointment-related paperwork, and faxing information as needed.
• Assists with patient check-in and registration, ensuring patients are properly checked in for scheduled appointments and providing any necessary instructions.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals to ensure appointments are properly scheduled based on clinical priorities and patient needs.
• Generates and maintains scheduling reports, tracking cancellations, reschedules, and appointment trends for departmental reporting and process improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of appointment scheduling, patient flow management, and administrative procedures.
• Proficiency in EHR systems, scheduling software, and office applications.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in scheduling operations.
• Ability to handle high call volumes and manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy standards.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 156011
• Job Category Administrative Support
• Posting Date 09/09/2026, 03:44 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day