Patient Access Coordinator

Astera Cancer Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Cancer Care is hiring for a full-time patient access role at our CA locations. You will greet patients, verify insurance, collect payments, and schedule a variety of appointments including labs and imaging.

You will support front desk operations, manage referrals, and help maintain accurate EMR records to ensure smooth clinic flow. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, with 1+ year experience in healthcare front desk or administrative roles, and strong communication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or MA preferred.
• Warm, professional, patient-centered customer service approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to document clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn healthcare systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients with professionalism and courtesy.
• Verify insurance benefits and collect co-pays at time of service.
• Schedule appointments, manage referrals, and coordinate front desk tasks.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and manage records in the EMR.
• Answer calls and support cross‑training across front office functions.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

OncoEMR

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or MA certification

Tools

OncoEMR

Job description

Pacific Cancer Care has provided superior care for patients for nearly 50 years. We make every patient our priority. We are a family here at PCC, each member ofthe team cares deeply, often for a very personal reason, and that means a lot to our patientsWhy Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.Job Description:ABOUT PACIFIC CANCER CARE:Pacific Cancer Care has provided superior care for patients for nearly 50 years. We make every patient our priority. We are a family here at PCC—each member of the team cares deeply, often for a very personal reason—and that means a lot to our patients. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of oncology and hematology services to our patients. Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.This position description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Roles, responsibilities, and qualifications may change as the needs of the practice evolve.POSITION DETAILS:LOCATION: 15400 National Avenue Los Gatos, CA 950325 Harris Court, Bldg T Ste 201 Monterey, CA 93940SCHEDULE: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8-Hour ShiftsCOMPENSATION RANGE: $23.00 - $29.00 per hourREPORTS TO: Patient Access ManagerThe Patient Access Team is comprised of several functional areas. Team members may focus in one area initially, with opportunities to expand into others through cross‑training. One responsibility of all PCC team members is that everyone is expected to contribute to our safe, healthy, harmonious, positive, productive and professional work environment and culture.ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:General Responsibilities:Greet and assist patients and visitors with professionalism, courtesy, and friendlinessMaintain accurate and up‑to‑date records within the EMR and process incoming documents.Answer incoming calls, return messages, and route inquiries appropriately.Support scheduling needs, medical record retrieval, and authorization workflows as needed.Cross‑train and provide coverage across front office functions including scheduling, referrals, medical records, front desk, and imaging coordination.Maintain HIPAA compliance and perform additional administrative tasks such as scanning, filing, printing, and supporting other departments.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESNew Patient / Referral Coordination:Process incoming and outgoing referrals, ensuring all required documentation is included.Verify insurance benefits and obtain necessary authorizations for new patient appointments.Prepare next‑day new patient visit lists and ensure demographic and insurance uploads are complete.Review fax queues and upload new referrals and documentation in a timely manner.Communicate with referring offices and new patients to address missing information and support onboarding.Medical Records Coordination:Request, receive, and organize medical records from external providers.Upload, index, and maintain accurate records within the EMR.Fulfill internal and external records requests in compliance with regulatory requirements.Prepare charts and ensure clinicians have the necessary documentation for upcoming visits.Maintain logs, documentation standards, and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.Front Desk Patient Check-In:Welcome and check in patients while verifying insurance and demographic information.Provide general support to patients and visitors to promote a positive experience.Collect co‑pays, outstanding balances, and process payments at time of service.Manage waiting room flow and communicate patient status updates to clinical teams.Answer phones, assist patients with questions, and ensure forms and consents are completed and scanned.Patient Scheduling; schedule a variety of appointments including office visits, labs, follow‑ups, treatments, and diagnostic imaging.Verify orders, documentation, and authorizations prior to scheduling to ensure readiness for care.Review daily schedules, ensure accuracy, and make adjustments in coordination with clinical teams.Perform reminder calls, manage rescheduling needs, and provide preparation instructions to patients.Communicate clearly with patients and departments to support smooth clinic flow and coordinated care.QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:High school diploma or GED — RequiredAssociate’s degree or MA certification — PreferredMinimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare front desk, scheduling, medical records, or administrative role — preferredWarm, professional, and patient‑centered customer service approachExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational, time‑management, and multitasking abilitiesProficiency with Microsoft Office; comfort with learning new healthcare systemsKnowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with insurance processesExperience with scheduling, referrals, authorizations, or medical records workflowsFamiliarity with oncology practice operations and EMR systems such as OncoEMRAbility to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamPHYSICAL FACTORS:The physical abilities required of the person in this position may include the following:Vision sufficient to read handwritten, typed and computer documents throughout the shiftSpeech and hearing sufficient to receive and communicate detailed information clearly by phone and in person with diverse audiencesMotor skills and physical ability sufficient to reach, lift, bend, and handle, use or operate computer terminal, fax machine, copier, telephone, files, paper and other materialsPhysical ability to sit, stand or otherwise remain stationary post for long periods of timePhysical ability to walk up and down one flight of stairs and between patient and departments throughout the day.