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$19 - $23.75/hr
The ideal candidate can maintain a positive, helpful attitude even while handling multiple calls, has excellent customer service skills, and is comfortable on the phone. Responsibilities * Answering ...
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$19 - $23.75/hr
The ideal candidate can maintain a positive, helpful attitude even while handling multiple calls, has excellent customer service skills, and is comfortable on the phone. Responsibilities * Answering ...
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$19 - $23.75/hr
The ideal candidate can maintain a positive, helpful attitude even while handling multiple calls, has excellent customer service skills, and is comfortable on the phone. Responsibilities * Answering ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$19 - $23.75/hr
The ideal candidate can maintain a positive, helpful attitude even while handling multiple calls, has excellent customer service skills, and is comfortable on the phone. Responsibilities * Answering ...
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San Jose, CA · On-site
$19 - $23.75/hr
The ideal candidate can maintain a positive, helpful attitude even while handling multiple calls, has excellent customer service skills, and is comfortable on the phone. Responsibilities * Answering ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$19 - $23.75/hr
The ideal candidate can maintain a positive, helpful attitude even while handling multiple calls, has excellent customer service skills, and is comfortable on the phone. Responsibilities * Answering ...
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San Jose, CA · On-site
$19 - $23.75/hr
The ideal candidate can maintain a positive, helpful attitude even while handling multiple calls, has excellent customer service skills, and is comfortable on the phone. Responsibilities * Answering ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$19 - $23.75/hr
The ideal candidate can maintain a positive, helpful attitude even while handling multiple calls, has excellent customer service skills, and is comfortable on the phone. Responsibilities Answering ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$19 - $23.75/hr
The ideal candidate can maintain a positive, helpful attitude even while handling multiple calls, has excellent customer service skills, and is comfortable on the phone. Responsibilities Answering ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$23 - $28.88/hr
Position performs department/unit administrative activities including, but not limited to, routine office, clerical, and customer service duties. Supports the smooth operation of the department/unit ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$23 - $28.88/hr
Position performs department/unit administrative activities including, but not limited to, routine office, clerical, and customer service duties. Supports the smooth operation of the department/unit ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$23 - $28.88/hr
Position performs department/unit administrative activities including, but not limited to, routine office, clerical, and customer service duties. Supports the smooth operation of the department/unit ...
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San Diego, CA · On-site
$23 - $28.88/hr
Position performs department/unit administrative activities including, but not limited to, routine office, clerical, and customer service duties. Supports the smooth operation of the department/unit ...
New
San Diego, CA · On-site
$23 - $28.88/hr
Position performs department/unit administrative activities including, but not limited to, routine office, clerical, and customer service duties. Supports the smooth operation of the department/unit ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$23 - $28.88/hr
Position performs department/unit administrative activities including, but not limited to, routine office, clerical, and customer service duties. Supports the smooth operation of the department/unit ...
Redlands, CA · On-site
$16 - $22/hr
Respond to any voicemails and/or messages from answering service (if applicable) * Respond to inbound email correspondence, forward on as appropriate * Greet customers and all other visitors to the ...
Redlands, CA · On-site
$16 - $22/hr
Respond to any voicemails and/or messages from answering service (if applicable) * Respond to inbound email correspondence, forward on as appropriate * Greet customers and all other visitors to the ...
Oakland, CA · On-site
$34.01 - $39.43/hr
Covers urgent calls from answering service during the lunch hour. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and continued skill and knowledge development, participating in community, hospital ...
Oakland, CA · On-site
$34.01 - $39.43/hr
Covers urgent calls from answering service during the lunch hour. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and continued skill and knowledge development, participating in community, hospital ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$16.75 - $21.50/hr
Handle calls for Faculty Answering Service clients; handle overflow call support for the ISS Customer Care line. Handle routine and emergency calls for the Health Systems Support Services Center.
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$16.75 - $21.50/hr
Handle calls for Faculty Answering Service clients; handle overflow call support for the ISS Customer Care line. Handle routine and emergency calls for the Health Systems Support Services Center.
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$40K - $43K/yr
Performs answering service duties in the receiving of "first calls" and ensure all required information and releases are obtained prior to the removal. * Comply with professional dress code and wear ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$40K - $43K/yr
Performs answering service duties in the receiving of "first calls" and ensure all required information and releases are obtained prior to the removal. * Comply with professional dress code and wear ...
Walnut Creek, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Manage answering service messages and ensure timely follow-up * Scan documents, medical records, and lab results into patient charts * Send Zoom links to doctors and patients for telehealth ...
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Walnut Creek, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Manage answering service messages and ensure timely follow-up * Scan documents, medical records, and lab results into patient charts * Send Zoom links to doctors and patients for telehealth ...
Walnut Creek, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Manage answering service messages and ensure timely follow-up * Scan documents, medical records, and lab results into patient charts * Send Zoom links to doctors and patients for telehealth ...
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Walnut Creek, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Manage answering service messages and ensure timely follow-up * Scan documents, medical records, and lab results into patient charts * Send Zoom links to doctors and patients for telehealth ...
Pleasanton, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Manage answering service messages and ensure timely follow-up * Scan documents, medical records, and lab results into patient charts * Send Zoom links to doctors and patients for telehealth ...
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Pleasanton, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Manage answering service messages and ensure timely follow-up * Scan documents, medical records, and lab results into patient charts * Send Zoom links to doctors and patients for telehealth ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Manage answering service messages and ensure timely follow-up * Scan documents, medical records, and lab results into patient charts * Send Zoom links to doctors and patients for telehealth ...
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San Diego, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Manage answering service messages and ensure timely follow-up * Scan documents, medical records, and lab results into patient charts * Send Zoom links to doctors and patients for telehealth ...
Walnut Creek, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Manage answering service messages and ensure timely follow-up * Scan documents, medical records, and lab results into patient charts * Send Zoom links to doctors and patients for telehealth ...
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Walnut Creek, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Manage answering service messages and ensure timely follow-up * Scan documents, medical records, and lab results into patient charts * Send Zoom links to doctors and patients for telehealth ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
Performs answering service duties in the receiving of "first calls" and ensure all required information and releases are obtained prior to the removal. * Comply with professional dress code and wear ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
Performs answering service duties in the receiving of "first calls" and ensure all required information and releases are obtained prior to the removal. * Comply with professional dress code and wear ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
Performs answering service duties in the receiving of "first calls" and ensure all required information and releases are obtained prior to the removal. * Comply with professional dress code and wear ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
Performs answering service duties in the receiving of "first calls" and ensure all required information and releases are obtained prior to the removal. * Comply with professional dress code and wear ...
Diamond Bar, CA · On-site
$177K - $229K/yr
See 25 - 30 patients per day with shared call screened by an answering service * Mandarin or Cantonese fluency required; Spanish or Vietnamese a plus * Board-certified or board-eligible pediatrician;
Diamond Bar, CA · On-site
$177K - $229K/yr
See 25 - 30 patients per day with shared call screened by an answering service * Mandarin or Cantonese fluency required; Spanish or Vietnamese a plus * Board-certified or board-eligible pediatrician;
$168K - $218K/yr
See 25 - 30 patients per day with shared call screened by an answering service * Mandarin or Cantonese fluency required; Spanish or Vietnamese a plus * Board-certified or board-eligible pediatrician;
$168K - $218K/yr
See 25 - 30 patients per day with shared call screened by an answering service * Mandarin or Cantonese fluency required; Spanish or Vietnamese a plus * Board-certified or board-eligible pediatrician;
$12.34 - $14.73
7% of jobs
$16.96 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.73 - $17.12
19% of jobs
The median wage is $19.47 / hr.
$17.12 - $19.52
24% of jobs
$19.52 - $21.91
12% of jobs
$21.91 - $24.31
5% of jobs
$24.31 - $26.70
7% of jobs
$26.73 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$26.70 - $29.09
23% of jobs
$29.09 - $31.49
2% of jobs
$31.49 - $33.88
0% of jobs
$33.88 - $36.28
0% of jobs
$36.28 - $38.67
0% of jobs
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An Answering Service job involves handling inbound calls on behalf of businesses, providing customer support, taking messages, scheduling appointments, and forwarding urgent calls. Agents ensure that no calls go unanswered, often working for medical offices, service providers, or corporate clients. This role requires strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to follow client-specific instructions.
A typical day in an answering service involves answering incoming calls, taking messages, transferring calls to the appropriate contacts, and sometimes scheduling appointments or providing general information as instructed by clients. Team members often work in fast-paced environments, either in a call center or remotely, and are expected to follow scripts or guidelines tailored to each client. The role requires staying organized while handling a high volume of calls, multitasking between different software systems, and maintaining a calm and courteous demeanor at all times. Collaboration with supervisors and coworkers is common to resolve unique caller requests or issues and ensure a consistent, high-quality customer experience.
To thrive in an Answering Service role, strong verbal communication skills, active listening, and basic computer literacy are essential, with a high school diploma typically required. Familiarity with multi-line phone systems, call management software, and customer relationship management (CRM) tools is commonly beneficial. Exceptional patience, professionalism, and attention to detail help an individual excel in assisting callers efficiently. These skills are critical for ensuring that all inquiries are handled accurately and that clients and their customers receive prompt, courteous support.
The most popular types of Answering Service jobs in California are:
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$19 - $23.75/hr
Full-time
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