AltaMed·Long Beach, California
The Scheduling Coordinator manages urgent, routine, and follow-up specialist appointments for authorized participants. They act as a liaison between participants, primary care physicians, and specialty providers to ensure timely access to care.
If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed.
At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.
We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them.
By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.
Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.
The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and coordinating urgent, routine, and follow-up specialist appointments for IDT-approved authorizations, per scheduling and turnaround time objectives. This role collaborates closely with members of the IDT team to coordinate specialty services and to advocate for participants’ specialty needs. The Scheduling Coordinator is an integral part of the specialty care services team, liaising between the participant, Primary Care Physician (PCP), PACE Center staff, specialty providers, and Utilization Management to ensure timely access to specialty care.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma required.
Medical Assistant Certificate preferred.
Two years of minimum experience working in the medical or clinical field are required.
Experience working with referrals/authorizations and with an electronic health system is required.
Bilingual English, Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location, preferred.
$25.75 - $32.19 hourly
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
A high school diploma and at least two years of experience in a medical or clinical field are required. Proficiency with electronic health systems and experience managing referrals and authorizations are essential.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.
