Clinic Front Desk & Scheduling Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Clinic Clerk to be the welcoming face and organizational hub of the clinic. You will manage patient registration, scheduling, and inquiries, ensuring a smooth patient flow and accurate billing support.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong organizational skills, a customer-centric approach, and meticulous attention to privacy and compliance, while handling fast-paced clinic operations with discretion and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of third-party payors (HMO, PPO, EPO, government programs).
• Obtains required authorizations for exams upon scheduling/registering; processes TARs when necessary.
• Accurate entry of orders with correlating diagnoses; handles payments and payment arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients professionally; manage patient registration and scheduling across imaging services.
• Communicate clearly with patients and staff; maintain confidentiality and HIPAA practices.

Skills

Third-party payor knowledge

Authorization processing

Registration and scheduling

Billing inquiries handling

Education

Medical terminology class or equivalent experience

Job description

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Clinic Clerk to be the welcoming face and organizational hub of the clinic. You will manage patient registration, scheduling, and inquiries, ensuring a smooth patient flow and accurate billing support.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong organizational skills, a customer-centric approach, and meticulous attention to privacy and compliance, while handling fast-paced clinic operations with discretion and efficiency.