Job Description
Join our award-winning healthcare team as a Senior Scheduling Coordinator in Bakersfield, CA. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to optimize patient flow and provider schedules in our state-of-the-art facility. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a forward-thinking organization. If you excel in complex scheduling and thrive in fast-paced environments, apply today to become part of our mission to deliver exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate complex multi-specialty provider schedules and operating room allocations
- Manage patient appointment workflows across 15+ departments using Epic EMR
- Optimize scheduling efficiency to reduce wait times by 25%
- Act as liaison between physicians, patients, and ancillary services
- Analyze scheduling data to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions
- Train and mentor junior scheduling staff on best practices
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and facility scheduling protocols
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in healthcare scheduling coordination
- Expert proficiency in Epic EMR scheduling modules
- Strong analytical skills with scheduling software optimization
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field
- Certification in Medical Scheduling (CMS or equivalent) preferred
- Exceptional communication and conflict resolution abilities
- Experience managing high-volume scheduling (100+ appointments daily)
- Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities in dynamic environments