Temporary Appointment Scheduler
- Temporary
How this pay compares
This posting states $21–$25 an hour. Open medical scheduler jobs in California post a median of $31.08 an hour, the middle half $27.28–$35.87, across 65 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medical schedulers employed in California earn a median of $26.20 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
About the job
Join our dynamic team and be the first point of contact that shapes our clients' experiences! We’re seeking a detail-oriented appointment scheduler to enhance our service experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Schedule patient appointments
- Cancel and reschedule appoints as necessary
- Consult patients regarding participating status of various insurance contracts
- Take messages for physicians and medical assistants
- Checks HMO encounters for authorizations
- Schedules/confirms interpreters
- Insurance verification (E & B)
- Help front office staff with overflow work
- Cover front office staff (sick/vacation)
- Respond to all enquiries through text messaging software
- Process payments in eCW for copays, balances, or past due debt
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Skills and Attributes
Outstanding communication skills
Good organizational skills
Excellent sense of customer/patient service
Good problem-solving skills
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and twelve to eighteen months related experience and/or training in call center/customer service; or equivalent combination of education and experience
From Ventura Orthopaedic Medical Group's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Ventura Orthopaedic Medical Group
Ventura Orthopaedic Medical Group hires front-office staff, therapists and medical assistants in Ventura, Oxnard and other towns in California.
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