Entry-Level Patient Care Scheduler & Registrar

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) seeks an entry-level Patient Care Coordination Specialist I to serve as the primary contact for patients and support access to care through registration, scheduling, and insurance verification. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to workflows in a busy healthcare setting.

SEARHC offers comprehensive benefits, including retirement, paid time off, health insurance, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED – preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – preferred.
• One year of healthcare, customer service, or administrative experience – preferred.
• Strong data entry, written and verbal communication, and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate basic medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for patients, providers, and staff via phone, electronic communication, or in person.
• Registers and pre-registers patients, ensuring accurate demographic, insurance, and eligibility information in the EHR.
• Performs patient check-in and supports self-check-in processes, including confirming arrival and collecting co-pays.
• Monitors appointment confirmations and follows up with patients regarding unconfirmed appointments.
• Schedules, reschedules, and cancels appointments across multiple service lines per protocols.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

EHR software

Job description

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) seeks an entry-level Patient Care Coordination Specialist I to serve as the primary contact for patients and support access to care through registration, scheduling, and insurance verification. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to workflows in a busy healthcare setting.

SEARHC offers comprehensive benefits, including retirement, paid time off, health insurance, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and