Patient Access Coordinator 1

US Digestive Health; Altoona (PA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

US Digestive Health is hiring a Patient Access Coordinator I in Altoona, PA. You will greet patients, manage check-in/check-out, collect payments, and enter data into the EMR while representing the company professionally.

This role emphasizes patient advocacy, flexibility, and collaboration with the office staff in a busy medical office setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of experience in a medical or office setting preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Responsabilités

• Greet patients at check-in/out and collect demographic information.
• Enter patient information into the EMR accurately.
• Obtain copays and payments and post as needed.
• Act as a patient advocate and company representative.
• Maintain efficient multi-communication in the office.

Connaissances

EMR experience

Medical Terminology

Organizational skills

Customer service

Formation

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Outils

EMR systems

Description du poste

Description

Summary/Objective

The Patient Access Coordinator I is responsible for providing front desk support by greeting patients, managing check-in/check-out procedures, and entering information into the EMR. The Patient Access Coordinator I also handles payments, acts as a patient advocate and company representative while consistently demonstrating flexibility, cooperation, and support for the office staff.

Essential Functions

• Greeting patients at Check In and Check Out, enters demographic information and scan information into EMR
• Obtains patient copays and other payments to post as needed
• Maintaining efficiently and accurately the multi-communications made in the office
• Assumes the role of patient advocate and company representative
• Making every effort to remain a flexible, cooperative, and supportive member of the office staff

Competencies

• Medical Terminology
• EMR experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Customer service oriented

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional medical office environment, utilizing standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods of time. Some bending, lifting, and stooping required. Full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Normal color perception and corrected visual activity. Manual dexterity to operate keyboard, calculator, and photocopier. Involvement with coworkers, management, physicians, staff, hospital personnel, and patients. Occasional high stress work may require dealing with angry, demanding patients and/or personnel.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, with an 8-hour shift Monday through Friday. No weekends are required.

Travel

None

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer

AAP/EEO Statement

US Digestive Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. USDH does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities vary dependent on job location.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a medical or office setting.

Experience with EMR systems is preferred.