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Medical Scheduler

TEKsystems
$15.00 - $21.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Columbia
Jul 22, 2026
MEDICAL SCHEDULER Location: Columbia, MD Pay: $15.00 - $21.00/hour Work Environment Work is performed in a professional healthcare office environment with frequent interaction with patients, visitors, providers, and staff. This position requires sitting for extended periods, frequent telephone use, and computer-based work in a fast-paced call center setting. Schedule * Monday - Friday * 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM * On-site position Compensation and Benefits Pay Rate: $15.00 - $21.00/hour Duration: 4-Month Contract-to-Hire If eligible, benefits may include: * Medical, Dental, Vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage * 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available) * Voluntary Life & AD&D (employee + dependents) * Short-term and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) About the Role We are seeking a Medical Scheduler to support a busy healthcare practice by managing a high volume of patient communications and appointment scheduling activities. This role requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced medical environment while maintaining patient confidentiality and professionalism. Key Responsibilities * Handle 60-100 inbound patient calls daily * Schedule and reschedule patient appointments * Process referrals and prescription refill requests * Verify patient registration and insurance information * Assist with billing-related inquiries and account collection processes * Answer incoming calls and direct requests to the appropriate provider or department * Support patient check-in and check-out activities as needed * Maintain accurate patient information within the EMR system * Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality * Provide excellent customer service to patients, staff, and visitors * Assist other office personnel with administrative duties as needed Required Skills & Experience * Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting * Previous call center or high-volume phone experience preferred * Strong customer service and communication skills * Experience working in a fast-paced medical environment * Proficient computer and data entry skills * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills * Reliable attendance and strong work ethic * Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism Top Skills - Must Haves: * Medical/Healthcare experience * Appointment Scheduling * Customer Service * EMR/EHR systems experience * Call Center experience * HIPAA knowledge Nice-to-Have Skills: * Epic EMR experience * Medical terminology knowledge * Insurance verification experience * Patient registration experience * Pharmacy Technician background * Billing support experience Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $15.00 - $21.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Columbia,MD. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.