Central Scheduling Specialist, Saturday to Wednesday, day/evenings

Griffin Health Services • Derby, CT

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About The Position

Overview: 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. Main Function: 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. Key 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 Qualifications: Education: High school diploma required; some college coursework preferred Experience: Minimum one year of previous office experience required Prior experience in a medical setting preferred Proficiency in computer use required Experience with MediTech and appointment scheduling software preferred Knowledge of medical terminology required Why Join Griffin Health? At Griffin Hospital, we foster a culture of patient-centered care, respect, and professional growth. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients and community every day. Apply Today!

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Minimum one year of previous office experience required
• Proficiency in computer use required
• Knowledge of medical terminology required

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework preferred
• 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