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How much do patient scheduling jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient scheduling in Utah is $19.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is patient scheduling?

Patient scheduling refers to the process of organizing and managing appointments for patients in a healthcare setting. This involves coordinating the availability of healthcare providers, resources, and facilities to ensure patients receive timely care. Effective patient scheduling helps reduce wait times, improves patient satisfaction, and optimizes the workflow of medical staff. It often requires the use of specialized software and strong communication skills to handle cancellations, rescheduling, and urgent appointments efficiently.

What are some common challenges faced in a patient scheduling role, and how can they be effectively managed?

In a Patient Scheduling role, one of the most common challenges is balancing high call volumes with the need to provide personalized attention to each patient. Scheduling conflicts, last-minute cancellations, and coordinating between multiple healthcare providers can also add complexity. Effective time management, strong communication skills, and proficiency with scheduling software are key to handling these challenges. Many teams work collaboratively and rely on clear protocols to ensure appointments are efficiently managed and patient needs are met.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a patient scheduler, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patient Scheduler, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with electronic scheduling systems, medical office software, and often HIPAA compliance is essential. Excellent communication, multitasking, and customer service skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure accurate appointment management, positive patient experiences, and efficient healthcare operations.

What is the difference between Patient Scheduling vs Medical Office Assistant?

AspectPatient SchedulingMedical Office Assistant
Primary RoleManaging appointment schedules and patient bookingsHandling administrative tasks, including scheduling, billing, and patient communication
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification is a plusHigh school diploma or equivalent; medical assisting certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentMedical offices, clinics, hospitalsMedical offices, clinics, hospitals
Common TasksScheduling appointments, confirming patient visitsScheduling, billing, patient records management, front desk duties

While both roles involve scheduling patients, Medical Office Assistants have broader administrative responsibilities, including billing and patient records, making them more versatile in healthcare settings. Patient Scheduling specialists focus primarily on appointment management, ensuring smooth patient flow.

How to become a patient scheduler?

To become a patient scheduler, typically a high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Relevant experience in healthcare or administrative roles, proficiency with scheduling software, and attention to detail are often preferred by employers.

What are the most commonly searched types of Patient Scheduling jobs in Utah?

The most popular types of Patient Scheduling jobs in Utah are:

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For Patient Scheduling jobs in Utah, the most frequently searched job titles are:

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The top searched job categories for Patient Scheduling jobs in Utah are:

What cities in Utah are hiring for Patient Scheduling jobs?

Cities in Utah with the most Patient Scheduling job openings:

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Infographic showing various Patient Scheduling job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,509 per year, or $20 per hour.

Patient Scheduling Specialist

Imh

On-site

$20.35 - $30.97/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Job Description:

Creates and manages provider's surgery schedules, including in office procedure schedules and equipment. Maintains any changes or cancellations of surgeries for rescheduling and/or clinical follow up. Uses provider power plans to ensure all necessary orders are proposed, signed off and sent for hospital orders. Meets with pre-op patients to explain the surgery process..

Join Our Team as a Patient Scheduling Specialist!


We are seeking an organized and compassionate Patient Scheduling Specialist to join our healthcare team. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to work in an environment that values growth, we'd love to hear from you!

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Posting Specifics

  • Pay Range: $20.35 - $30.97 depending on experience

  • Benefits Eligible: Yes, check them outhere

  • Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Essential Functions

  • Creates and manages provider's surgery/hospital procedure schedules. Maintains any changes, cancellations, rescheduling and/or clinical follow up on these schedules. Uses Provider power plans to ensure all necessary orders are proposed, signed off and sent for hospital orders.

  • Obtains authorization for surgeries/hospital procedures by researching coverage and obtain prior auth for them. Verifies eligibility and benefits. Coordinates referral for patients that will go out of network. Point of contact for surgery authorization questions. Obtain proper CPT code from provider for authorization.

  • Proposes iCentra requirements to create a pre-surgical FIN# and to create required surgical scheduling card for the Hospital scheduler to pull the case information, where applicable.

  • Coordinate with the provider to ensures all necessary surgical/procedure equipment is requested for any special item that needs to be pulled from Hospital supplies or special equipment that needs to be brought in by surgical supply Reps. Coordinates any necessary Hospital items with nursing staff at the Hospital. Calls in surgical/procedure order for Providers the Hospital surgery/procedure scheduler day before cases.

  • Meets with surgery/procedure patients to explain the process. This includes pre-op labs, tests, or any pre-requisite that needs prior attention. Coordinates with Providers and Medical Staff any red flag pre-operative health concerns for patient safety.

  • Scan and Document process in patient charts and relay cost estimations. Investigate billing disputes for surgery/procedure.

Skills

  • Medical Insurance Coding

  • Computer Literacy

  • Patient Care

  • Health Care

  • Medical Procedures

  • Medical Terminology

  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

  • Surgeries

  • Patient Safety

Minimum Qualifications

  • Two years of medical registration, billing, collection, scheduling, or insurance experience

  • Two years of customer service experience

  • Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and calendaring programs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.

  • Two years at Intermountain Health as a PSR, MA or similar position

  • Two years of experience working with patient access or two years of experience in and extensive knowledge in the health insurance industry (Commercial Insurances, Medicare, and Medicaid); health claims billing or Third Party contracts.

  • EMR experience

  • Bi-lingual - Spanish speaking

  • Knowledge of medical terminology

  • Versed in CPT/ICD codes

Physical Requirements

  • Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.

  • Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

  • Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

  • For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.35 - $30.97

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.


Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.


By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.


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