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Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $17.51 - $23.03

Union Position:

Yes

Department Details

AFSCME Job Posting

Internal Posting Timeline: Friday, April 10, 2026 - Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 at 1:30pm

Length of Shift: 8 hours

Start Times: 7:00am, 7:30am, 8:30am, or as assigned

Overtime Status: 8+ hours in 1 day or 80+ hours in 2 work weeks

Summary

The Scheduling Specialist obtains, defines, analyzes, and transforms department, procedure specific and patient data and converts the information into scheduling and registration criteria related to patient care processes and outcomes.

Job Description

Responsibilities include obtaining, defining, analyzing and transforming department, procedure specific and patient data and coverts the information into scheduling and registration criteria related to patient care processes and outcomes. Utilizes and ensures the use of all available system and software applications to achieve maximum efficiency and accuracy. Acts independently to troubleshoot, research and acts proactively to initiate process modifications to avoid future scheduling or registration function conflicts. Trains new staff in all aspects of job specific tasks and effective use of information systems. Maintains a positive atmosphere in department, with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers and fellow employees. Provides support to team members in other patient access areas. Performs clerical and quality improvement duties. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

Qualifications

Must have one year of healthcare business experience, physician practice, unit clerk, hospital or clinic registration and scheduling preferably computerized. Must have one year of computer processing. Possess and display a sense of responsibility. Appreciate and desire to be part of a Healthcare team dedicated to providing optimal care and customer service. Must be able to understand and apply rules prescribed by insurance and third-party payers. Possess and display good effective communication skills.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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