Scheduling Coordinator

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic seeks a Temporary Scheduling Coordinator in Kennewick, WA to manage high-volume scheduling and verify patient information across care teams. This role supports timely access to medical and integrated services within a large community health system.

Responsibilities include appointment scheduling, information verification, patient outreach, and collaboration with the Patient Benefits Coordinator.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of office, administrative, patient care, call center or customer service experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish with ALTA score of 9 qualifies for differential pay.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and Epic systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel; ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manages the multi-line scheduling phone queue and transfers calls to appropriate personnel.
• Schedules patient appointments for medical and integrated providers per guidelines and time needs.
• Verify and update patient demographics, contact, insurance, and income information.
• Notifies patients of schedule changes and updates schedules accordingly.
• Schedules with the Patient Benefits Coordinator as needed for benefits/insurance options.
• Manages scheduling work queues: cancellations/no-show, recall, rescheduling, waitlist.
• Coordinates scheduling with Patient Benefits Coordinators as appropriate.
• Performs outreach calls for registries and patients, provides backup to Front Office.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Multitasking

Interpersonal communication

Medical terminology

Customer service mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Scheduling Coordinator Temporary Kennewick, WA

Employment duration: Full time

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

Offer Relocation?: No

ID: 17252

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This is a temporary position expected to last through February 28, 2027.

Scheduling Coordinators play a vital role in ensuring patients can access the care they need at YVFWC. By managing high‑volume scheduling activities, verifying patient information, and coordinating appointments across care teams, this position supports smooth clinic operations and continuity of care.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services, including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

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Position Highlights:

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• $19.69-$24.12/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked

What You’ll Do:

• Manages the multi-line scheduling phone queue and transfers calls to appropriate personnel as needed
• Schedules patient appointments for medical and integrated providers according to scheduling guidelines, appointment type, and time needed
• Verify and update patient demographic information including contact information, insurance, and income verification
• Notifies patient of schedule adjustments at direction of Supervisor including rescheduled and cancelled appointments. Updates the schedule for any changes
• Assesses patient’s need to meet with the Patient Benefits Coordinator (PBC) regarding benefits and insurance options. Schedules appointments with the PBC as needed
• Manage various scheduling work queues daily including: Cancellations/No‑Show, Recall, Rescheduling and waitlist
• Assess patient needs and coordinate scheduling with Patient Benefits Coordinators as appropriate
• Provides outgoing calls related to registries and outreach for patients
• Provides backup support to other Front Office positions as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of office, administrative, patient care, call center or customer service experience
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 9 is achieved
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills required at a level 9
• Ability to prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with patients, providers and staff in a professional manner
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Basic knowledge of the Epic systems preferred
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Word and Excel
• Duties may require work during the evenings, weekends and holidays

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

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