Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Franklin County Medical Center; Preston (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County Medical Center in Preston, AL is seeking an Admissions Clerk to join the Business Office. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, collect forms and charges, and coordinate with physicians to ensure smooth patient flow.

This is a 40-hour per week, dayshift, non-exempt role with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and patient service. The position requires strong customer service, basic math, and typing skills, along with the ability to work well with hospital staff and

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and customer service experience.
• Proficient typing and keyboarding.
• Strong organizational skills with experience using office equipment and technology.
• Basic mathematical calculations, balancing and reconciling figures, and some statistical analysis.
• Ability to stay calm and effective in busy or stressful situations.
• Ability to multitask efficiently.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Spanish language ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and admit patients in a friendly manner and inform them of appointment status.
• Schedule appointment times for patients.
• Maintain and manage forms to be given, filled out, or received from patients.
• Receive payments and co-payments and record patient charges for billing.
• Deliver messages to physicians or staff.
• Assist with routine procedures in the physician office.
• Obtain prior authorization for tests and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Typing

Organization

Basic math

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Healthcare experience (1 year pref)

English communication

Spanish language (preferred)

Job description

Franklin County Medical Center in Preston, AL is seeking an Admissions Clerk to join the Business Office. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, collect forms and charges, and coordinate with physicians to ensure smooth patient flow.

This is a 40-hour per week, dayshift, non-exempt role with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and patient service. The position requires strong customer service, basic math, and typing skills, along with the ability to work well with hospital staff and