Physician Scheduler

Clearview Cancer Institute • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Physician Scheduler schedules patients for a specific physician, including appointments, follow-ups, and rescheduling missed appointments. The role is based in the scheduling department of a busy oncology/hematology clinic and requires patient interaction. It is not a supervisory position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in a medical office environment.
• Ability to multitask and commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Sensitivity to patients and their needs.
• Ability to interact with a variety of people.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments for patients to see physicians, extenders, and for labs, scans, and other services.
• Confirm patient appointments.
• Maintain office schedules for physicians and extenders.
• Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
• Receive and route messages and documents as needed.
• Greet patients, ascertain the purpose of their visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
• Operate office equipment, including voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications as needed.
• Perform clerical and administrative functions as needed.
• Transmit information or documents using a computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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