Patient Access & Scheduling Coordinator

SEARHC; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

SEARHC in Southeast Alaska is seeking a Patient Registration Specialist to manage patient scheduling, insurance verification, and front-end registration tasks. You will create new patient profiles in the EHR and coordinate with care teams for timely registrations and eligibility checks.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma (advanced degree preferred) and at least 1 year of healthcare or customer service experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; advanced degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, customer service, or administrative roles is valued.

Responsibilities

• Manages scheduling resources for patient appointments.
• Manages communication tools for patient scheduling requests.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and handles pre-authorization requirements.
• Creates new patient profiles in the electronic health record with accurate data.
• Supports registration and insurance verification workflows across departments.
• Coordinates sign-ups for patient portals and ensures compliance with registrations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Proficient with computers

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma

Advanced degree preferred

Basic Life Support preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

SEARHC in Southeast Alaska is seeking a Patient Registration Specialist to manage patient scheduling, insurance verification, and front-end registration tasks. You will create new patient profiles in the EHR and coordinate with care teams for timely registrations and eligibility checks.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma (advanced degree preferred) and at least 1 year of healthcare or customer service experience.