Scheduling Assistant

Hiring for a Scheduling Assistant in Putnam!

Job Description

The Scheduling Assistant provides vital administrative and scheduling support to ensure seamless operations within the Patient Staffing Office. This role involves coordinating staffing coverage, maintaining scheduling records, supporting timekeeping processes, and assisting with workforce scheduling activities. The assistant plays a key role in ensuring adequate staffing for the Patient Staffing Office, Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical, PIP, ICU, and other designated departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing coverage for various departments.

• Communicate effectively with clinical staff and department leadership.

• Maintain accurate scheduling records.

• Support timekeeping processes.

• Assist with workforce scheduling activities.

• Handle a large volume of calls efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Strong customer service skills.

• Proficiency in scheduling appointments.

• Ability to handle a large volume of calls.

• Effective administrative support and scheduling coordination.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• No license necessary.

Work Environment

The position is based in a medical office, working 15 hours a week. The schedule includes every other weekend from 8am to 4pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. On non-weekend weeks, the workdays are Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am to 4pm. During the first month, training will require working some weekdays with the weekday manager, as well as every other weekend to train with the weekend team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Putnam, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Putnam,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Actalent

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