Scheduling Coordinator

MultiCare Health System; Covington (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Covington Medical Center in Covington, WA is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator-Specialty Clinic to coordinate provider surgery and clinic schedules. This clerical role serves as the first point of contact with hospitals and surgery centers, scheduling appointments and operative procedures and supporting patient flow.

You will verify insurance benefits, obtain pre-certifications, and manage pre-op, pre-admit and post-op appointments, using Epic and MS Outlook to align schedules and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two years of clerical experience in a medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of appointments and procedures.
• Verify insurance benefits and obtain pre-certifications as required.
• Schedule pre-op, pre-admit and post-op appointments.
• Manage provider clinic schedules using Epic and MS Outlook.

Skills

Scheduling

Clerical skills

Insurance verification

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epic

MS Outlook

Job description

Join a team that shares your callingAt MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0_, Shift: 8hr_, Schedule: Monday - Friday

Position Summary

The Scheduling Coordinator-Specialty Clinic is responsible for providing coordination of the provider's surgery and clinic schedules. This is a clerical position which is the first line representative to the hospitals and surgery centers and is responsible for scheduling appointments and operative procedures. This position works as a team member of the clinic. Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the scheduling of appointments and surgical procedures accurately, recognizing the importance and relationship to patient care
• Verifies insurance benefits
• Obtains insurance pre-certification and authorization as required
• Coordinates and schedules patient appointments to include pre-op, pre-admit and post-op appointments
• Schedules all meetings for provider, including attorney and vendor meetings
• Maintains, coordinates and manipulates provider clinic schedule to accommodate surgical cases, CME, vacation, court appearance, attorney depositions and all other meetings for the provider, using both Epic and MS Outlook programs

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of clerical experience in a medical environment

About Covington Medical Center

MultiCare Covington Medical Center, a four-story, 58-bed hub, serves southeast King County with inpatient and outpatient surgical care, a birth center, primary and specialty care, urgent care, 24-hour Emergency Department, pharmacy, lab and imaging services. Clinicians benefit from a neighborhood-focused, team-oriented culture, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a rapidly growing community.

About the Covington Community

Covington is a friendly King County community with easy access to Seattle, Kent, Auburn and Maple Valley. With over 150 acres of parks, trails, waterways and sports facilities - plus a year-round aquatic center - the city provides abundant outdoor and family-friendly activities. Covington combines small-town charm with convenience and connectivity, offering a strong sense of community and an exceptional quality of life.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community
• Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
• Growth and education
• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
• Well-being and support
• Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
• Living our values
• Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
• Belonging for all
• Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle
• Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $24.83 - $35.71 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here .