Scheduling Clerk - Northwest Primary and Specialty Care - Houghton

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Scheduling Clerk to coordinate patient appointments and support clinic operations. The role collaborates with healthcare providers and administrative teams to schedule consultations, tests, and follow-ups accurately.

The ideal candidate will have 0-2 years in medical scheduling and familiarity with EHR systems, scheduling software, and front desk operations. This on-site position at our Tucson facility emphasizes patient flow and administrative

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, ensures no overlaps, and allocates resources like rooms and 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 and nurses to schedule based on priorities and patient needs.
• Generates and maintains scheduling reports and tracks appointment trends.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance.

Skills

Scheduling

Customer service

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

EHR systems

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Healthcare Administration

Certification in Medical Office Administration

Tools

EMR scheduling software

Scheduling software

Job description

Why Join Us?

Assists 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.
Clinic Address
2300 S. Houghton Rd. | Suite 120, Tucson, AZ 85748
Hours of Operation: M-F 8-5

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 an employer.