Central scheduler vs unit secretary

The differences between central schedulers and unit secretaries can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a central scheduler and a unit secretary. Additionally, a central scheduler has an average salary of $32,993, which is higher than the $32,153 average annual salary of a unit secretary.

The top three skills for a central scheduler include patients, customer service and medical terminology. The most important skills for a unit secretary are patients, patient care, and medical terminology.

Central scheduler vs unit secretary overview

	Central Scheduler	Unit Secretary
Yearly salary	$32,993	$32,153
Hourly rate	$15.86	$15.46
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	55,861	69,543
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 29%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	2	2

What does a central scheduler do?

Central schedulers are professionals who are responsible for setting up all the appointments from various departments in a medical facility. These schedulers are required to receive incoming medical records of patients while contacting their families to schedule clinic appointments. They must contact the offices of physicians and various hospital personnel so that they can coordinate patient care with multiple health facilities and providers. Central schedulers must also facilitate phone calls from patients to schedule medical procedures.

What does a unit secretary do?

Unit secretaries are administrative workers in a medical facility, usually a hospital or a clinic. They are in charge of religious activities in the unit or department they are assigned to. They manage incoming and outgoing mail, phone calls, and even appointments. They handle filing and recording of the documents of the department. They also take minutes of meetings and ensure that action plans are followed through. Unit secretaries should be familiar with the individuals in the department. They should also be accustomed to the schedule of members of the unit. Unit secretaries should be organized, dedicated, and trustworthy.

Central scheduler vs unit secretary salary

Central schedulers and unit secretaries have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Central Scheduler	Unit Secretary
Average salary	$32,993	$32,153
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $40,000	Between $25,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Portland, ME
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	University of California, Berkeley
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between central scheduler and unit secretary education

There are a few differences between a central scheduler and a unit secretary in terms of educational background:

	Central Scheduler	Unit Secretary
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 29%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Most common major	Business	Nursing
Most common college	-	-

Central scheduler vs unit secretary demographics

Here are the differences between central schedulers' and unit secretaries' demographics:

	Central Scheduler	Unit Secretary
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 8.9% Female, 91.1%	Male, 10.6% Female, 89.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.0% Asian, 3.8% White, 70.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.0% Asian, 3.8% White, 70.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between central scheduler and unit secretary duties and responsibilities

Central scheduler example responsibilities.

Manage patient pre-op responsibilities, and generate all necessary paperwork.
Bill HMO's and commercial insurances.
Adjust medical providers' schedule templates within EMR software.
Check for correct CPt and ICD-10 matches to ensure correct billing.
Train new hires and cross-train current employees in two EMR software programs.
Check all physicians orders for correct CPT, ICD-10 codes, and prior authorizations.

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Unit secretary example responsibilities.

Create and maintain confidential patient files; implement EHR systems to automate patient records management.
Manage Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
Manage the medical unit by supervising its activities, accurately transcribing physician orders, and prioritizing tasks.
Conduct 6 mass vaccination campaigns, manage protein-calorie malnutrition, coordinate epidemiological surveillance, and direct health facility rehabilitation
Assist patients with their daily routine, including feeding, cleanliness and basic needs.
Post anesthesia recovery care for ophthalmology, ENT and plastic surgery patients

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Central scheduler vs unit secretary skills

Common central scheduler skills

Patients, 25%
Customer Service, 11%
Medical Terminology, 10%
Phone Calls, 4%
Patient Demographics, 4%
Patient Care, 3%

Common unit secretary skills

Patients, 25%
Patient Care, 13%
Medical Terminology, 10%
Customer Service, 7%
Patient Charts, 4%
Physician Orders, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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