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Pay range: $22.30 - $30.11
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Cancer Center Scheduling Specialist
REPORTS TO POSITION: Cancer Center Operations Manager
DEPARTMENT: St. Charles Cancer Center
DATE LAST REVIEWED: April 20, 2026
OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY:
The Cancer Center at St. Charles Health System is a comprehensive cancer center that provides holistic care to our patients. The cancer center provides chemotherapy, medical oncology, infusion services, radiation therapy, integrative medicine, nutrition, social work, survivorship and other supportive care treatments
All of our staff support our patients in the various stages of their treatments.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Cancer Center Scheduler at St. Charles Health System is responsible for scheduling appointments for radiation oncology, office visits, referrals and diagnostic exams. Responsible for various additional duties, which may include any or all of the following: Patient registration, information retrieval, insurance authorizations, charge capture and other duties. Must maintain excellent customer service relations with patients, hospital staff, office staff and physicians.
This position does not directly supervise any other Caregivers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Schedules inpatient/outpatient procedures and appointments as ordered by the patient’s physician or authorized designee. Schedules multiple appointment types including: New patient visits, radiation therapy services, physician referrals, imaging studies, and other procedures. Coordinates patient care with outside facilities.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and handles high volume of calls.
Understands medical terminology and procedures.
Responsible for communicating pertinent information related to procedures. Accurately process written orders, enters appointments into scheduling system. Prioritizes work to ensure all details are addressed and proper documentation is input into system.
Responsible for accurate patient registration. Pre-registers the patient in the registration system, collects patient demographics, insurance information and collects required co-pay/deposits. Processes payment accurately, and completes daily deposits. Understands how to perform RTE (real time eligibility) for insurance benefits. Assists with prior authorization when needed.
Retrieves and scans patient records and forms into appropriate EMR systems.
Prepares physician reports and correspondence.
Responsible for accurate charge entry and performs review of charges.
May be required to cover responsibilities in Bend and Redmond sites.
Assists with special projects as needed.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: High school diploma or GED.
Preferred: Associates degree or higher.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Required: Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements.
Ability to travel to all St. Charles Health System worksites.
Preferred: N/A
EXPERIENCE:
Required: One year working in a physician’s office, medical clinic, or hospital setting. Experience in customer service and dealing with physician office staff/general public. Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
Preferred: Experience in scheduling and registration. Oncology/ medical office practice experience.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
Ability to multi-task and work independently in a high pace office enviroment.
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within St. Charles Health System and external customers/clients/potential employees.
Attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability and experience in computer applications, use of electronic medical record keeping systems and MS Office.
Demonstrates proper phone etiquette.
Uses active listening skills.
Prioritizes workload to assure timely completion of tasks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Frequently (50%): Sitting, standing, walking, lifting 1-10 pounds, keyboard operation.
Occasionally (25%): Bending, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing.
Rarely (10%): Stooping/kneeling/crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 11-25 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle.
Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, ability to hear whispered speech level.
Exposure to Elemental Factors
Never (0%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
No Risk for Exposure to BBP
DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY:
The Cancer Center at St. Charles Health System is a comprehensive cancer center that provides holistic care to our patients. The cancer center provides chemotherapy, medical oncology, infusion services, radiation therapy, integrative medicine, nutrition, social work, survivorship and other supportive care treatments
All of our staff support our patients in the various stages of their treatments.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Cancer Center Scheduler at St. Charles Health System is responsible for scheduling appointments for radiation oncology, office visits, referrals and diagnostic exams. Responsible for various additional duties, which may include any or all of the following: Patient registration, information retrieval, insurance authorizations, charge capture and other duties. Must maintain excellent customer service relations with patients, hospital staff, office staff and physicians.
This position does not directly supervise any other Caregivers.
EDUCATION:
Required: High school diploma or GED.
Preferred: Associates degree or higher.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Required: Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements.
Ability to travel to all St. Charles Health System worksites.
Preferred: N/A
EXPERIENCE:
Required: One year working in a physician’s office, medical clinic, or hospital setting. Experience in customer service and dealing with physician office staff/general public. Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
Preferred: Experience in scheduling and registration. Oncology/ medical office practice experience.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
Ability to multi-task and work independently in a high pace office enviroment.
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within St. Charles Health System and external customers/clients/potential employees.
Attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability and experience in computer applications, use of electronic medical record keeping systems and MS Office.
Demonstrates proper phone etiquette.
Uses active listening skills.
Prioritizes workload to assure timely completion of tasks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Frequently (50%): Sitting, standing, walking, lifting 1-10 pounds, keyboard operation.
Occasionally (25%): Bending, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing.
Rarely (10%): Stooping/kneeling/crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 11-25 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle.
Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, ability to hear whispered speech level.
Exposure to Elemental Factors
Never (0%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
No Risk for Exposure to BBP
Schedule Weekly Hours:
40Caregiver Type:
RegularShift:
Is Exempt Position?
NoJob Family:
SCHEDULERScheduled Days of the Week:
Monday-FridayShift Start & End Time:
7:30-4:00Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements
- Ability to travel to all St. Charles Health System worksites
- At least one year of experience working in a physician's office, medical clinic, or hospital setting
- Customer service experience and experience dealing with physician office staff or the general public
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
- Excellent communication, phone etiquette, active listening, multitasking, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills
- Computer application experience, including electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
- Associate degree or higher
- Experience in scheduling and registration
- Oncology or medical office practice experience
St Charles Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about St Charles Healthcare and has not been reviewed or approved by St Charles Healthcare.
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Retirement Support — The system offers a 403(b) with employer match and auto-enrollment, along with vesting and true-up features highlighted in its materials. This structure indicates meaningful support for long-term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Earned Time Off starts robustly for full-time caregivers, scales with tenure, and is positioned as exceeding Oregon’s minimum sick-leave requirements. Such breadth can materially enhance total compensation value alongside base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices (including an HSA-eligible option) plus dental, vision, disability, EAP, and wellness programs are offered. This breadth of core and ancillary coverage strengthens overall benefits adequacy.
St Charles Healthcare Insights
What We Do
St. Charles Health System, Inc., headquartered in Bend, Ore., owns and operates St. Charles Bend, Madras, Redmond and Prineville. It also owns family care clinics in Bend, Prineville, Redmond, La Pine and Sisters. St. Charles is a private, not-for-profit Oregon corporation and is the largest employer in Central Oregon with more than 4,800 caregivers. In addition, there are more than 350 active medical staff members and an additional 200+ visiting medical staff members who partner with the health system to provide a wide range of care and service to our communities. Learn more at www.stcharleshealthcare.org.
