Clinical Trial Scheduler - Clinical Experience Preferred – Onsite, Nashville TN at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

Clinical Trial Scheduler - Clinical Experience Preferred – Onsite, Nashville TN at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Full-time. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization:
VICC- Clinical Trials 130
Job Summary:
The Clinical Trial Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and managing patient appointments for ongoing clinical research studies. This role ensures that all visits, scans, and procedures are scheduled accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with study protocols. The scheduler serves as a key point of contact for patients, nurses, and clinical teams, helping to maintain smooth workflow and timely study operations.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
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Preferred Skills & Experience

Strong Multitasking Ability
Demonstrated capability to manage multiple tasks, patients, and scheduling priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.

Technical Proficiency
Comfortable navigating multiple computer systems, applications, and screens at once; adaptable to new technologies and workflows.

Scheduling Expertise
Experience coordinating patient appointments, procedures, and provider schedules, ideally within a clinical or hospital setting.

Ability to Prioritize Urgent Requests
Skilled at identifying high‑priority or time‑sensitive needs and adjusting schedules quickly and efficiently.

Experience in a Clinical Environment
Background working in healthcare, outpatient clinics, hospital departments, or similar patient‑focused settings.

Clinical Team Scheduling Experience
Prior experience supporting clinical staff (nurses, providers, research teams) with appointment coordination and workflow management.

EPIC Scheduling Experience
Proficient in using EPIC for scheduling, appointment management, and patient communication.

Patient-Facing Experience
Strong customer‑service skills with a background in interacting directly with patients, either in person or by phone.

PSS (Patient Services Specialist) Experience
Previous work in a PSS or similar administrative patient‑support role.

Clinical Trials Experience
Familiarity with research workflows, protocol‑driven scheduling, and coordinating visits for clinical study participants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Core Capabilities:

Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:
2 years
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.