Care Coordinator (Medical Receptionist/PSR)

About the role

RET Physical Therapy Specialists, a member of the Confluent Health family, is looking for a Part Time Front Desk Medical Receptionist to join our Mt Vernon team. Care Coordinators are the heartbeat of the clinic. They are the first voice a patient hears and the first face they see. You set the tone for the entire patient experience: organized, warm, and professional from the very first call through every visit. This is a fast-paced, multi-tasking role where no two days look the same, and where your ability to stay calm, follow through, and take ownership makes a direct impact on patients and the clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, professional first impression for patients, visitors, and referral sources
• Manage front desk operations including patient check-in, check-out, scheduling, insurance verification/authorization, and phone calls
• Review, schedule, and follow up on incoming referrals by gathering information, creating or updating patient records, and helping patients understand next steps
• Keep patient flow and schedules moving by confirming appointments, working waitlists, filling cancellations, and following up with patients who need future visits
• Collect copays, balances, and other patient payments accurately and professionally, including basic payment tracking or reconciliation when needed
• Protect patient privacy and uphold HIPAA standards in all front desk interactions and documentation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in a medical front desk, healthcare reception, physical therapy, chiropractic, dental, or similar clinical office setting preferred but not required
• Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and follow-up skills
• Comfort using computers, phones, scheduling systems, electronic medical records, email, and basic spreadsheets
• Ability to discuss payments, scheduling expectations, and basic insurance information with professionalism
• A calm, patient-centered approach with strong attention to detail and a willingness to help the team

Pay & Location

• Pay Range: ~$19-22/hr
• Location: Mt Vernon, Washington 98273