Scheduling Clerk - Days

CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Huntsville is seeking a Scheduling Clerk responsible for coordinating and managing patient appointments efficiently. The role requires close collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure a seamless patient experience. Candidates should have an associate degree in a related field and preferably 0-2 years of experience in medical scheduling. Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills are essential. This position plays a vital role in ensuring timely and accurate scheduling, ultimately enhancing patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or certification in Healthcare Administration, Medical Office Administration, or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in medical scheduling or administrative support preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience with EMR systems or scheduling software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage patient appointments for consultations and procedures.
• Notify patients of appointment confirmations, cancellations, or changes.
• Maintain accurate scheduling records and resolve conflicts.

Skills

Appointment scheduling

Customer service

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Healthcare Administration

Certification in Medical Office Administration

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Scheduling software

Job description

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.