Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

GI Alliance; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance in Opelousas, LA is seeking a friendly medical receptionist/administrative assistant to manage front desk tasks, answer phones, route calls, check-in patients, and enter patient information into the EMR.

You will verify insurance, scan IDs, handle scheduling, collect co-pays, and support the clinical team as needed. High school diploma required; 2+ years medical office experience preferred; strong communication and multitasking essential.

Qualifications

• Medical office experience (minimum 2 years) preferred.
• Excellent communication and personal interaction skills.
• Adept with computer systems, EMR software and medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Front line for answering phones and routing calls; greet and check in patients.
• Enter patient information into the EMR accurately.
• Scanning and faxing duties; verify insurance and scan IDs.
• Complete general clerical tasks and scheduling duties.
• Collect co-pays/deductibles and monitor account balances.
• May assist with referrals, medical records, and new patient packets.
• Support clinical team with occasional tasks and office upkeep.

Skills

Communication skills

EMR systems

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Phone system

Independent work

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

EMR software

Office software

Job description

GI Alliance in Opelousas, LA is seeking a friendly medical receptionist/administrative assistant to manage front desk tasks, answer phones, route calls, check-in patients, and enter patient information into the EMR.

You will verify insurance, scan IDs, handle scheduling, collect co-pays, and support the clinical team as needed. High school diploma required; 2+ years medical office experience preferred; strong communication and multitasking essential.