What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHEDULING COORD SPECIALTY position at H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute I?
- Tampa, FL
- Moffitt at Magnolia Campus (MCC)
- Full Time - Day Shift - 9-5:30pm
- Req #: 85902 Posted: August 1, 2025 -->
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Summary
Job Summary
The Specialty Scheduling Coordinator is an experienced clerical staff member responsible for coordinating patient appointments involving multiple resources and/or complex record gathering (including records from external entities) to facilitate accurate scheduling. The coordinator is also responsible for follow-up including communicating with all stakeholders (verbally, written and electronically).
The Specialty Scheduling Coordinator is typically assigned to one or two specialty areas, for example: image-guided biopsies, stat radiology exams/procedures, Bone Marrow Transplants (including work-up procedures/preparations, caregiver education classes), infusion/chemotherapy and radiation procedures.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- 2 years scheduling experience in a hospital or clinic with complex scheduling algorithms.
- Oncology-related scheduling experience
- Experience scheduling with Cerner
- Experience scheduling surgeries or procedures using Cerner
- Demonstrated PC Competency of Microsoft Word, outlook windows environment
- Associate's Degree
Responsibilities:
- Schedules and coordinates patient appointments requiring multiple resources and interdependencies.
- Communicates with all stakeholders including patients in the manner preferred by each (email, report, phone, etc.). Obtains medical records as needed from outside providers.
- Conducts "Prep" for clinic or department including the compilation of patient data and or documentation.
- Follows up on errors and offers contributions and suggestions to improve current methods. Contributes innovative ideas to improve work practices and flow.
- Trains and mentors new peers / team members
Credentials and Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 years of scheduling experience in a hospital or clinic with complex scheduling algorithms.
