<p><strong>obert Half is looking for a friendly, detail-oriented Patient Access & Scheduling Coordinator to support a busy healthcare practice in Escondido!</strong> This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys helping people, managing a steady flow of calls, and making sure appointments and patient information are handled correctly. You'll be an important part of the front-end patient experience, helping the clinical team stay organized while ensuring patients receive timely and professional service.</p><p>The right candidate is calm under pressure, comfortable working with confidential information, and able to shift between scheduling, registration, and administrative tasks throughout the day.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities Include:</strong></p><ul><li>Answer incoming calls and assist patients with appointment scheduling and general questions.</li><li>Schedule, confirm, reschedule, and cancel appointments according to office procedures.</li><li>Register new patients and update demographic, insurance, and contact information.</li><li>Verify insurance details and flag missing or incomplete registration information.</li><li>Collect and organize required intake forms and patient documentation.</li><li>Communicate appointment instructions, preparation requirements, and follow-up details.</li><li>Coordinate appointment changes with clinical staff and other departments.</li><li>Monitor scheduling queues and help fill appointment openings when cancellations occur.</li><li>Maintain accurate electronic records and follow established privacy procedures.</li><li>Route billing, referral, authorization, and clinical questions to the appropriate team.</li><li>Track pending referrals or authorizations and follow up on outstanding items.</li><li>Assist with scanning, filing, and other front-office administrative tasks.</li><li>Provide professional, empathetic service when addressing patient concerns.</li></ul>