Patient Access Representative - Scheduling (Days) (Part-Time)

Tanner Health; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner Health is seeking a Patient Access Navigator I to coordinate scheduling requests and validate scheduling requirements. You will help patients navigate access to care and follow established workflows to ensure accurate appointment placement and patient readiness for visits.

In a high-volume environment, you will demonstrate accountability for completing work accurately and timely while supporting efficient access to care and positive patient experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling requests and confirm appointment times.
• Validate scheduling requirements and physician/provider availability.
• Assist patients in navigating access to care and understanding next steps.
• Follow established workflows, scheduling protocols and system guidance.
• Ensure accurate appointment placement and patient readiness for visits.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience and efficient access to care.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

A Patient Access Navigator I supports patient access activities by coordinating scheduling requests, validating scheduling requirements, and assisting patients in navigating access to care. Follows established workflows, scheduling protocols, and system guidance to ensure accurate appointment placement, patient readiness, and a positive patient experience. Demonstrates accountability for completing assigned work accurately and timely while supporting efficient access to care and successful appointment outcomes.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Six months of related experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Escalation & Support: Demonstrates accountability in supporting team workflows and departmental operations by actively contributing to shared workloads, assisting with coverage needs, and maintaining flexibility to meet changing patient access demands and performance expectations.
• Demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment
• Ability to follow structured standard workflows, protocols, and system guidance with consistency and accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with patients, provider offices, and clinical staff to include advanced level practitioners and physicians. Further, demonstrates professionalism and the ability to collaborate effectively with peers, leadership, and internal hospital team members
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities across calls, workqueues, and digital workflows
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to actively listen, show empathy, and respond appropriately to patient needs
• Basic problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize issues and escalate appropriately
• Demonstrates adaptability to new systems, workflows, and process changes with the ability to maintain composure and productivity in a structured, performance-driven environment

Licenses & Certifications

• NONE REQUIRED