Scheduling Coord Specialist Clinic
About the role
MultiCare Cancer Institute is a physician‑led, multi‑specialty group within MultiCare Health System, delivering integrated hematology, oncology, radiation, surgical and supportive care across Washington state. Each year, the institute diagnoses and treats more than 6,000 new cancer cases across Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma and Yakima, providing advanced pathology, imaging, evidence‑based treatment and holistic supportive services.
FTE: 1 · Shift: Day · Schedule: Clinic hours.
Position Summary: The Scheduling Coordinator‑Specialty Clinic is responsible for providing coordination of the provider’s surgery and clinic schedules. This clerical position serves as the first‑line representative to hospitals and surgery centers, handling appointment and operative procedure scheduling while working 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, including pre‑op, pre‑admit and post‑op appointments.
- Schedules all meetings for the provider, including attorney and vendor meetings.
- Maintains, coordinates and manipulates the provider clinic schedule to accommodate surgical cases, CME, vacation, court appearances, attorney depositions and other meetings, using both Epic and Microsoft Outlook.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Two (2) years of clerical experience in a medical environment (preferred).
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement benefits and paid time off.
- Competitive salary.
- Patient‑centered care environment with oncology specialists, nurse navigators and support teams.
- Mission‑driven impact delivering high‑value, personalized cancer care.
- Commitment to excellence, quality, safety and clinical expertise.
- Core values of respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration.
- Pacific Northwest lifestyle with natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections.
Pay
The pay scale is $24.83 – $35.71 USD. Pay is influenced by factors such as skill set, level of experience, certifications, education, and, if applicable, union step.
Schedule
Day shift, clinic hours.