Patient Care Specialist I

About the role

We are seeking a Patient Care Specialist I to provide essential front-line administrative and clerical support within our Lehigh Acres, Florida clinic. This role ensures a professional and efficient patient experience by greeting and registering patients, verifying demographic and insurance information, collecting payments, and maintaining accurate documentation within the electronic health record (EHR). The Specialist I upholds patient confidentiality and follows all HIPAA, privacy, and compliance standards while working under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Greets, registers, and checks in patients, ensuring all demographic, insurance, consent, and contact information is accurate and current in the EHR.
• Collects and processes copayments following standard cash-handling and reconciliation procedures.
• Verifies insurance eligibility, obtains required authorizations, and documents verification results accurately in the patient record.
• Provides clear explanations of check-in processes, insurance requirements, and payment expectations.
• Answers and routes phone calls, schedules or reschedules appointments, and maintains daily appointment schedules while communicating adjustments to clinical staff.
• Processes urgent specialist referrals, appointment ticklers, and medical record release requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks including filing, faxing, scanning, and uploading documents into the EHR.
• Reviews patient accounts for outstanding balances or documentation errors and partners with billing to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintains full HIPAA and privacy compliance by safeguarding patient information, properly managing documentation, and limiting access to authorized users only.
• Identifies and reports potential privacy breaches, compliance risks, or billing concerns promptly according to established protocols.
• Prepares, routes, and manages medical documentation to ensure completeness, confidentiality, and accuracy.
• Provides professional, courteous customer service and maintains composure during high-volume or challenging situations.
• Coordinates scheduling across multiple providers, departments, or specialties to support efficient patient flow.
• Audits patient charts, registration data, and referral documentation to identify and correct compliance or process issues.
• Participates in mandatory training programs related to compliance, privacy, workflow changes, and patient experience.
• Supports the Practice Manager and care team with assigned administrative tasks.
• Participates in departmental audits, workflow redesign initiatives, and implementation of new systems or technologies.
• Prepares and distributes operational reports related to scheduling efficiency, registration accuracy, or service metrics.
• Demonstrates excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• 1+ year of experience in clerical, customer service, or healthcare office settings preferred.
• Basic knowledge of EHR systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, interpersonal communication, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates empathy and professionalism when interacting with patients and families.
• Adheres to HIPAA and privacy standards in all communications and record handling.
• Consistently meets expectations, follows direction, and maintains punctuality.
• Adjusts to changing workflows and patient volume with composure and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

About the company

Formed in 2008 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, Millennium Physician Group operates offices in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas. It is the largest independent physician group in Florida and one of the largest in the United States. Our employees are the foundation of our success, and we provide a team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver care to our patients and their families. We also support your growth as an individual and help you thrive in your role.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Matching
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays, and Paid Major Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $17.10 to $25.65 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.