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Central Scheduling Position ID: 820003 Last updated: 8/22/2025 POSITION SUMMARY This position coordinates a smooth patient flow process by answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, providing ...

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How much do central scheduling jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for central scheduling in the United States is $64,989.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is central scheduling?

Central scheduling is a process used primarily in healthcare and service industries to manage and coordinate appointments, procedures, or resources from a central location. This system streamlines the scheduling process across multiple departments or facilities, helping to reduce errors, improve efficiency, and enhance patient or client satisfaction. Central schedulers are responsible for handling appointment requests, verifying information, and ensuring that resources are optimally allocated. This role often involves significant communication with patients, staff, and other departments. By centralizing the scheduling process, organizations can better manage workloads and improve overall service delivery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a central scheduler, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Central Scheduler, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with scheduling procedures, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with scheduling software, electronic health records (EHR), and phone systems is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills help you effectively coordinate between patients, staff, and departments. These skills are crucial for maintaining efficient operations, minimizing errors, and ensuring a positive experience for patients and staff alike.

What are some common challenges faced in a central scheduling role, and how can they be effectively managed?

A common challenge in Central Scheduling is balancing multiple appointment requests while ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting patient or client needs. This often requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills to manage last-minute changes, resolve scheduling conflicts, and coordinate with various departments or providers. Staying organized and using scheduling software efficiently can help streamline the process and minimize errors. Collaboration with team members and maintaining flexibility are also key to handling unexpected situations smoothly.
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Infographic showing various Central Scheduling job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 70% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,989 per year, or $31.2 per hour.

Central Scheduling Specialist, Sunday to Thursday Evenings

Derby, CT • On-site

Griffin Health Services
Health Care and Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees

Full-time

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6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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Job description

The Central Scheduling Lead is responsible for maintaining the efficient daily operations of the Central Scheduling department under the guidance of the Central Scheduling Supervisor. Main job functions include coordinating the daily scheduling process for all incoming patients and COVID referrals and completing the daily scheduling processes for all internal and external physicians and departments.
Requirements: Strong medical terminology; Previous experience In a hospital or physician office; Strong communication skills/
organizational skills & time management. Should be able to work independently within a team environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Griffin Hospital is a 160 Bed Acute Care Community Hospital serving more than 130,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. Griffin Hospital also serves as the flagship Hospital for Planetree, an International Leader in Patient Centered care and has received National Recognition for creating a Healthcare Facilities and an approach to patient care that is responsive to the needs of patients. Many healthcare organizations around the world send visitors to Griffin Hospital’s facilities and Incorporate its Planetree concepts into their Healthcare models. A Not for Profit, Tax exempt subsidiary of the Griffin Health Services Corporation, Griffin Hospital is affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine, The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, and accredited by The Joint Commission. Griffin Hospital has more than 300 active and courtesy Physicians who have admitting privileges. Griffin Hospital has received numerous Quality and Clinical excellence Awards, and has been recognized for providing exceptional patient experience. It is the only hospital to be named to FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years, the only Connecticut hospital recognized four times by the Joint Commission as a Top Quality Performer on key quality measures, and a recipient of The Leapfrog Group’s A Grade for Patient Safety for six consecutive periods Spring 2014, Spring and Fall 2015, Spring and Fall 2016, and Spring 2017.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Derby, CT, US

Year founded

1909

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