Scheduling Specialist - Clinic
Physicians Regional Healthcare System · Naples, FL · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
The Scheduling Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing the scheduling process for patients and physicians offices within the hospital or medical facility. This role involves coordinating appointments, procedures, and treatments across departments to ensure efficient utilization of resources and high-quality patient care. The Scheduling Specialist serves as a key liaison between patients, medical staff, and administrative teams, ensuring timely and accurate scheduling while providing excellent customer service. Please be aware that you are expected to help support other clinic areas as needed, depending on staffing levels.
Benefits
- Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
- Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles
- Student loan support – assistance available for eligible roles
- Employee rewards and recognition programs
- A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
- Additional voluntary benefits – options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance
- Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact.
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, as well as providing necessary information and instructions, ensuring a high level of patient satisfaction.
- Accurately enters and updates patient information into the electronic health records (EHR) or scheduling system.
- Works closely with medical staff to align patient appointments with clinical priorities and optimize provider schedules.
- Tracks and manage patient cancellations and no-shows, ensuring timely rescheduling and minimizing disruptions.
- Provides general administrative assistance, including answering calls, managing patient referrals