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Medical Scheduler

TEKsystems
$16.00 - $18.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Columbia
Mar 06, 2026
Medical Scheduler - Onsite (Contract-to-Hire) Location: Columbia, MD (Primary) \| Occasional travel to Eldersburg, MD Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Start Date: March 16, 2026 Interview Date: March 10, 2026 About the Role A busy medical office is seeking a reliable and detail-driven Medical Scheduler to support patients, physicians, and clinical staff. This role requires strong communication skills, excellent professionalism, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Attendance and reliability are crucial due to the needs of the office and previous turnover from other agencies. This is a contract-to-hire position with strong potential for permanent employment based on performance. Responsibilities Patient Communication and Front Office Support * Answer incoming calls and route appropriately. * Document and relay messages accurately and in a timely manner. * Provide high-level customer service as the first point of contact for patients. Scheduling and Coordination * Schedule new, return, and referred patient appointments within the EMR. * Manage cancellations and rescheduling per office and physician guidelines. * Maintain and update office scheduling templates including physician coverage, rounding, and meetings. Insurance and Billing Support * Enter insurance authorizations and referral documentation into patient charts. * Collect co-pays, deductibles, and other patient-responsible balances. * Coordinate financial counseling appointments when needed. Administrative Duties * Prepare and complete various forms, letters, and correspondence. * Assist with general front-office duties and provide coverage as needed. * Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient confidentiality. Surgical and Testing Support (As Needed) * Schedule outpatient appointments, procedures, tests, and surgeries. * Obtain required pre-certifications. * Explain prep instructions and follow-up requirements to patients. * Track required pre-operative testing to ensure surgical readiness. * Schedule post-operative follow-up appointments. Qualifications Required * High school diploma or equivalent * 1-3 years of experience (medical office preferred) * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) * Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and consistent attendance Preferred * Medical office or healthcare scheduling experience * EMR experience * Basic understanding of medical terminology and coding * Epic experience * Insurance verification exposure * Healthcare experience is preferred, but candidates with excellent customer service backgrounds will be considered if they meet the expectations above. Work Environment * Fully onsite * One week of initial training in Eldersburg, MD * Primary worksite in Columbia, MD * Expected to float to Eldersburg occasionally as needed * Fast-paced medical office with direct patient interaction Contract Contract Length: 6 months, contract-to-hire Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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 Mar 16, 2026. h4>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.