Engagement Center Scheduler

Job Title: Engagement Center Scheduling Representative Industry: Healthcare Services Location: Munster, IN Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour (based on experience) Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday. Current hours are approximately 9:00 AM-5:30 PM, with potential scheduling flexibility and growth opportunities over time. Occasional Saturday coverage may be required. Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). About The Company: A leading healthcare organization is seeking customer-focused professionals to join its centralized scheduling team. This role offers the opportunity to support patients by coordinating appointments and providing exceptional service in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Comprehensive training is provided, along with opportunities for career growth into advanced scheduling and coordinator-level positions. Job Description: The Engagement Center Scheduling Representative serves as a key point of contact for patients seeking healthcare services. This position is responsible for scheduling appointments, gathering and updating patient information, assisting with pre-registration requirements, and ensuring a positive experience throughout the scheduling process. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who enjoys helping people, can effectively manage high call volumes, and thrives in a customer-service-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: Respond to incoming calls and place outbound calls to coordinate patient appointments and healthcare services. Accurately collect and update demographic, insurance, and registration information. Guide patients through scheduling requirements and provide appointment-related instructions. Route messages, documentation, and requests to the appropriate departments when necessary. Verify information to ensure appointments are scheduled correctly and efficiently. Maintain scheduling work queues, voicemail follow-up, and other administrative tasks in a timely manner. Answer patient questions and direct individuals to appropriate resources when additional assistance is needed. Deliver a professional, service-oriented experience with every patient interaction. Support departmental productivity, quality, and service-level goals. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA and privacy requirements. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare, medical office, patient access, call center, or customer service environment required. Familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare scheduling processes is highly desirable. Understanding of health insurance concepts and patient registration procedures preferred. Strong verbal communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working with multiple computer systems and navigating healthcare applications. Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Strong command of the English language, both verbal and written. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus. Additional Details: Extensive training program provided upon hire. Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong leadership support. No specific EMR experience required; however, healthcare system experience is beneficial. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills, professionalism, empathy, and reliability. Onsite position with free parking available. Hiring process includes an in-person interview. Perks: Opportunity for long-term career advancement within the organization. Structured training and ongoing professional development. Potential schedule flexibility as tenure increases. Pathway to coordinator and specialist-level roles. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Stable healthcare setting with opportunities to expand industry knowledge. Experience working directly with patients and healthcare professionals. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. #HC2 Addison Group