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Medical Scheduler
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Robert Half
Santa Maria, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Scheduler to support patient access and appointment coordination for a busy oncology practice in San Luis Obispo, California. This contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing a high volume of scheduling activity, communicating with patients and clinical teams, and helping ensure records are in place for timely care. The role requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, and the ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate appointments for new and existing patients, ensuring schedules are accurate and aligned with clinic availability.
- Respond to incoming calls promptly and follow up on messages to provide clear, timely assistance to patients and internal teams.
- Manage new patient referral intake and help guide cases through the scheduling process.
- Partner with departments across the organization to obtain medical documentation and support continuity of care.
- Maintain appointment and patient information within electronic health record and scheduling platforms with a high degree of accuracy.
- Work closely with oncology, hematology, and infusion teams to support efficient patient flow and treatment planning.
- Use office and clinical software tools to track communications, update records, and complete daily scheduling tasks.
- Provide courteous service to patients while helping resolve routine scheduling questions and access-related concerns.