Medical Scheduler
Robert Half · New Brunswick, NJ · Yesterday
On-siteHealthcareTemporary
We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Scheduler to support outpatient behavioral health operations. This Long-term Contract position is fully onsite and plays a key role in coordinating appointments, assisting patients, and ensuring administrative processes run smoothly. The person in this role will serve as an important connection point between patients, clinical staff, and office operations while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and a detail-oriented approach. Responsibilities:• Coordinate patient appointments with accuracy and professionalism while helping maintain efficient daily clinic flow.• Review scheduling documents, service records, and related materials to confirm completeness and resolve discrepancies promptly.• Enter, update, and correct appointment and patient-related information within electronic scheduling systems and department records.• Monitor upcoming calendars for conflicts, inconsistencies, or missing details and communicate issues to the appropriate staff members.• Prepare, print, and share daily schedules and supporting materials with clinicians and team members as needed.• Assist with patient communication by answering calls, routing inquiries appropriately, and providing scheduling support in a courteous manner.• Maintain organized files, logs, reports, and databases to support department operations and accurate recordkeeping.• Provide general administrative support such as preparing correspondence, filing documents, photocopying, and distributing office materials.• Support intake, transfer, or access-related coordination duties as assigned and help distribute initial patient paperwork to the care team.• Uphold confidentiality standards and complete required training, health, and compliance activities for the department • At least 3 years of clerical or administrative experience, including a minimum of 1 year focused on receptionist duties and/or appointment scheduling. • Demonstrated experience scheduling patient visits and accurately working with patient demographic information. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Access. • High attention to detail with the ability to manage data entry, documentation review, and record maintenance accurately. • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, staff, and external contacts. • Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment while maintaining organization and service quality. • Commitment to handling sensitive patient and organizational information with discretion and confidentiality. • Availability to work onsite Monday through Friday on a 37-hour workweek schedule and attend required onsite training before transitioning to the regular schedule. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.