Patient Care Coordinator
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) · Juneau, AK · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$25–$31.88/hrFull-time
Key Essential Functions And Accountabilities Of The Job
- Serves as the primary point of contact for patients, providers, and staff via phone, electronic communication, or in person; manages clinic voicemail, text, and fax communications.
- Registers and pre-registers patients, ensuring accurate demographic, insurance, and eligibility information in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Performs patient check-in and supports self-check-in processes, including confirming arrival, verifying key information, collecting co pays, ensuring required forms are completed, and notifying the clinical team.
- Makes appointment confirmations and follows up with patients regarding unconfirmed appointments.
- Schedules, reschedules, and cancels appointments across multiple service lines in accordance with established protocols.
- Manages assigned worklists related to scheduling and patient communication; conducts outreach to support care team and clinic priorities.
- Communicates clearly and professionally and escalates complex issues as appropriate.
- Receives, processes, and routes travel documents and medical records in accordance with policy; collaborates with peers and care teams to support efficient clinic flow and patient experience.
- Upholds SEARHC Standards of Service Excellence and maintains patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrates understanding of and alignment with the Mission, Core Values, and Vision in daily work.
- Participates in departmental improvement initiatives and maintains required competencies.
- Supports enrollment in the MySEARHC patient portal.
- May require flexible scheduling based on clinic operations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
Additional Details
- Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:
- A high school diploma or GED – preferred.
- A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – preferred.
- Experience Required:
- One (1) year of healthcare, customer service, or administrative experience – preferred.
- Knowledge Of:
- Customer service principles.
- A basic understanding of front-end revenue cycle and registration requirements.
- Skills In:
- Accurate data entry and attention to detail.
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Computer application skills sufficient to utilize medical databases in a competent manner.
- The ability to operate medical equipment including blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, EKG machine, etc.
- The ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to adapt quickly to new systems and workflows.
- The demonstration of professionalism and consistent attendance.
Position Information
- Work Shift: Exempt
Additional Information
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