Patient Services Coordinator-Float

The Front Desk/Patient Services Coordinator will greet all incoming patients and guide them through their visit. This role will set the tone for the patient’s visit and coordinate each phase with the necessary departments. They resolve problems by working in concert with members of our multi-disciplinary teams to present a positive practice image to our patients.

Essential Functions and Accountabilities:

• Welcomes and greets all patients and visitors.
• Comforts patients by anticipating their anxieties and answering their questions.
• Follows provider appointment templates and guides patients through their visit.
• Assesses schedule conflicts and problems with recommendations for solutions.
• Collects payments as required; works with Finance to ensure all insurance information is entered and up to date.
• Works closely with patient’s care team to coordinate total patient care.
• Processes medical records requests.
• Handles administrative tasks such as filing, sorting faxes, and answering phones.
• Schedules and confirms appointments.
• Works with other departments to ensure the office is in excellent condition.
• Supports office by ordering supplies and maintaining the front desk and waiting room areas.

Academic Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) - required
• Associate’s degree – a plus
• Area: Administrative Management or other related field

Position Requirements/Experience:

• 1+ years practical experience working in a similar position
• Experience in a patient-facing role - preferred
• Experience working in medical/healthcare industry
• 2+ years practical experience working in a customer service setting

Technical Skills:

• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office). Keyboard skills of 25 words required. Experience with medical office software program(s) (EMR’s) preferred.