Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

GI Alliance; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance in Opelousas, LA is seeking a Front Desk/Medical Office Clerk to greet patients, verify insurance, and enter data into the EMR. The role includes answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting copays, and supporting the clinical team with routine tasks.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of medical office experience, strong communication, and proficiency with EMR systems. This on-site position emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Medical office experience (minimum 2 years) preferred.
• Excellent communication and personal interaction skills.
• Adept with computer systems, particularly electronic medical record software.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and general medical practice operations.
• Ability to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Front line for answering phones and correctly routing incoming calls and greeting patients professionally and correctly checking in patients and marking them arrived.
• Entering patient information into the EMR.
• Scanning and faxing duties.
• Verifying Insurance information, scanning cards and ID’s into EMR.
• Completing general clerical tasks.
• Scheduling appointments.
• Collecting over-the-counter payments for patients (co-pays/deductibles, paying attention to account credit balances and not over collecting).
• May work referrals, medical records and enter new patient packets (medical info to be entered by the MA or Nurse).
• May be asked to assist clinical team with running urines, turning over rooms or office cleaning.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

EMR software

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Phone system

Time management

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

GI Alliance in Opelousas, LA is seeking a Front Desk/Medical Office Clerk to greet patients, verify insurance, and enter data into the EMR. The role includes answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting copays, and supporting the clinical team with routine tasks.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of medical office experience, strong communication, and proficiency with EMR systems. This on-site position emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and patient-centered service.