Scheduling Coordinator - Physician Practice

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. seeks a Scheduling Coordinator to provide administrative and scheduling support across the physician practice.

You will obtain information, coordinate provider availability, monitor and update schedules, and assist with patient inquiries. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, healthcare setting experience, and proficiency with medical terminology; experience with physician scheduling software is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to multitask.
• Proficient in computer skills and word processing.
• Knowledge and working use of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Obtains all necessary information required to maintain provider schedules.
• Maintains coordination of provider availability to cover services required by the practice including office hours, in-patient and out-patient, meetings and conferences, and vacation time.
• Monitors and updates schedule throughout the day and communicates changes to all affected parties.
• Assists patients with inquiries or directs them to appropriate area or person.
• Monitors use of scheduled time and checks for conflicts; updates patient charts and EHR information.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Initiative

Patient inquiries

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Physician scheduling software

Job description

# Scheduling Coordinator - Physician PracticeFull-TimeDay ShiftDepartmentLVPG-P Gastroenterology - PoconoShift DetailsDay Shift, Monday-Friday 8:30pm-5:00pmApply NowJob IDwd-JR141773PostedOctober 14, 2026# Scheduling Coordinator - Physician PracticeApply NowSearch More Jobs**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best healthcare possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. **Summary** Works closely with patient navigators, clinicians, hospital staff, referring physicians, and insurance carriers while providing administrative and scheduling support throughout the practices. **Job Duties*** Obtains all necessary information required to maintain provider schedules.* Maintains overall coordination of provider availability to cover services as required by the practice including office hours, in-patient and out-patient, scheduled meetings and conferences, and vacation or time off.* Monitors and updates schedule throughout the day and distributes changes to all affected parties.* Anticipates patients’ expectations and educational needs; understands basic requirements for all procedures performed to be able to answer basic patient inquiries or to direct the inquires to the appropriate area or person.* Monitors use of scheduled time and monitors schedule for conflicts.* Updates patient charts and electronic health record information with pertinent patient and insurance information.* Attends and participates in scheduled contract, committee, and all-staff meetings. **Minimum Qualifications*** High School Diploma/GED* 2 years Experience in a healthcare setting.* Demonstrate initiative.* Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and timely.* Computer skills and word processing proficiency.* Knowledge and working use of medical terminology. **Preferred Qualifications*** Associate’s Degree* 4 years Experience in a healthcare setting.* Knowledge of physician practice scheduling software **Physical Demands** Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, \\*patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.