Medical Scheduler

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is seeking a Medical Scheduler to arrange computerized patient follow-up appointments, primarily for laboratory, physician, and chemotherapy visits. The role provides care- and customer-focused service to patients and other individuals entering the practice, supports colleagues in delivering personalized patient care, and maintains positive working relationships with the health care team. The scheduler also performs front-desk clerical and receptionist duties and helps ensure the front desk runs smoothly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience scheduling in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Scheduling experience in an oncology clinical setting.
• Minimum typing speed of 70 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Accurately schedule patient follow-up appointments—including laboratory, physician, treatment, and outside-physician appointments—in the computer scheduling system in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Perform general clerical and receptionist duties at the front desk, including answering phones and assisting customers.
• Assist with the smooth operation of the front desk.
• Provide care- and customer-focused service to individuals entering the practice.
• Assist fellow employees in providing high-quality, personalized patient care and maintain positive relationships with the health care team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED