Job Information
Sanford Health Scheduling Specialist in Iron Mountain, Michigan
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Iron Mtn
Location: Iron Mountain, MI
Address: 1721 S Suitephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $17.51 - $23.03
Union Position: Yes
Department Details
AFSCME Job Posting
Internal Posting Timeline: Friday, April 10, 2026 - Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 at 1:30pm
Length of Shift: 8 hours
Start Times: 7:00am, 7:30am, 8:30am, or as assigned
Overtime Status: 8+ hours in 1 day or 80+ hours in 2 work weeks
Job Summary
The Scheduling Specialist obtains, defines, analyzes, and transforms department, procedure specific and patient data and converts the information into scheduling and registration criteria related to patient care processes and outcomes. Responsibilities include obtaining, defining, analyzing and transforming department, procedure specific and patient data and coverts the information into scheduling and registration criteria related to patient care processes and outcomes. Utilizes and ensures the use of all available system and software applications to achieve maximum efficiency and accuracy. Acts independently to troubleshoot, research and acts proactively to initiate process modifications to avoid future scheduling or registration function conflicts. Trains new staff in all aspects of job specific tasks and effective use of information systems. Maintains a positive atmosphere in department, with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers and fellow employees. Provides support to team members in other patient access areas. Performs clerical and quality improvement duties.
Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
Qualifications
Must have one year of healthcare business experience, physician practice, unit clerk, hospital or clinic registration and scheduling preferably computerized. Must have one year of computer processing.
Possess and display a sense of responsibility. Appreciate and desire to be part of a Healthcare team dedicated to providing optimal care and customer service. Must be able to understand and apply rules prescribed by insurance and third-party payers. Possess and display good effective communication skills.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0255305
Job Function: Administrative Support
Featured: No