Scheduling Coordinator

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Position Title: Scheduler:
Job Summary: Scheduler, or Appointment Scheduler, coordinates appointments for employees,
customers or patients. Their main duties include planning weekly employee schedules,
determining appointment lengths and making phone calls to patients or customers regarding their
appointment or meeting times.

Responsibilities include:
• Answer phone calls and e-mails, greeting patients and prospective patients and reminding
them of upcoming appointments
• Scheduling appointments for patient consultations, procedures and visits with medical
personnel
• Liaise and coordinate with health care professionals about schedules, patients and any
changes
• Accept and submit insurance claims and payment, as well as perform billing duties
• Resolve scheduling conflicts as they occur

Job requirements:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED);
• 2 years of working experience in the medical field or customer service.
• Healthcare experience a plus
• Knowledge of insurance requirements and medical terminology preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years scheduling experience
• Experience with ECW strongly preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) is a plus but not a requirement\
• Superb communication skills (written, oral, and listening)
• Must be able to maintain professionalism and a positive attitude

ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.