Patient Care Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Greets, registers, and checks in patients, ensuring all demographic, insurance, consent, and contact information is accurate and current in the EHR.
• Collections 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.
• Captures and 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.
• Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant healthcare experience.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy laws.
• Basic computer skills including keyboarding and data entry.