Specialty Care Scheduling & Access Coordinator

altamed; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

403(b) Plan

FSA

Career Development

PTO & Holidays

CME Days

Tail Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corp. in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to manage urgent, routine, and follow-up specialty appointments.

The role involves coordinating care with the IDT team, PCPs, and specialists to ensure timely access and advocate for participants’ needs. Strong organizational skills and experience in medical offices are preferred; bilingual abilities are a plus and may improve collaboration across diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate preferred.
• Two years of minimum experience in the medical/clinical field are required.
• Experience with referrals/authorizations and with an electronic health system is required.
• Bilingual English, Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate urgent, routine, and follow-up specialist appointments.
• Collaborate with IDT team to advocate for participants' specialty needs.
• Liaise between participant, PCP, PACE Center staff, specialty providers, and Utilization Management to ensure timely access to specialty care.

Skills

Bilingual ability

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

AltaMed Health Services Corp. in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to manage urgent, routine, and follow-up specialty appointments.

The role involves coordinating care with the IDT team, PCPs, and specialists to ensure timely access and advocate for participants’ needs. Strong organizational skills and experience in medical offices are preferred; bilingual abilities are a plus and may improve collaboration across diverse patient populations.