Scheduling Clerk - McKenzie Heart

McKenzie Willamette Regional Medical Center; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

Job summary

McKenzie Willamette Regional Medical Center in Oregon is seeking an experienced administrative support professional to schedule clinic and ancillary department appointments, complete prior authorizations, and coordinate with physicians, staff, and patients on procedures and tests.

The role provides administrative support to clinicians, handles billing and coding tasks, and requires strong typing, MS Office skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Two years scheduling experience required in a physician clinic.
• Two years of registration experience required.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Demonstrates attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Must have typing (55-60 wpm), filing, ten-key and computer skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules office and ancillary department appointments.
• Completes prior authorizations and referrals.
• Coordinates with various departments, physicians offices and patients regarding procedures and tests.
• Provides administrative and secretarial support to the clinical staff.
• Handles database management, record and file keeping and answers incoming calls.
• Other job duties will include, but not be limited to clinical coding and patient billing.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Typing 55–60 wpm

Outlook/Word/Excel

Medical terminology

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

• Hourly Base Rate: $19.05 - $26.67
• Shift: Day Shift
• Hours Per Week: 40 hours/week
• Date Posted: 08/29/2026

Job Summary

• Schedules office and ancillary department appointments.
• Completes prior authorizations and referrals.
• Coordinates with various departments, physicians offices and patients regarding procedures and tests.
• Provides administrative and secretarial support to the clinical staff.
• Handles database management, record and file keeping and answers incoming calls.
• Other job duties will include, but not be limited to clinical coding and patient billing.

Qualifications/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Skills adequate to perform the above.
• Two years scheduling experience required in a physician clinic.
• Two years of registration experience required.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Demonstrates attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality in dealing with others, in person, electronically and on the telephone.
• Must have typing (55-60wpm), filing, ten-key and computer skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel required.
• Able to perform work accurately and within rigid time frames.
• Basic knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to navigate several computer applications and the ability to operate all technical office equipment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.

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