Central Scheduling Specialist, Saturday to Wednesday, day/evenings

Griffin Hospital • Derby, CT

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About The Position

Griffin Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Central
Scheduling Specialist to join our team. This role is essential to ensuring
seamless coordination of patient appointments through accurate data entry and
effective communication with physician offices and internal departments.

The Central Scheduling Specialist is responsible for scheduling patient
appointments using the hospital’s computer systems. This includes obtaining and
entering accurate demographic and procedure information as requested by
physician offices. The position requires a high degree of accuracy,
confidentiality, and customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; some college coursework preferred
• Minimum one year of previous office experience required
• Proficiency in computer use required
• Knowledge of medical terminology required

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a medical setting preferred
• Experience with MediTech and appointment scheduling software preferred

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments into the hospital computer system in accordance with physician office requests
• Accurately collect and enter patient demographic and procedural information
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, providers, and internal departments
• Verify and confirm appointments with appropriate documentation
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve scheduling issues or conflicts
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and hospital policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees