Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking an entry-level Patient Care Coordination Specialist I in Sitka, AK. You will be the primary contact for patients, handling registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and front-line customer service within the EHR system.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to workflows, and the ability to support a fast-paced clinic environment while delivering compassionate care and facilitating access to services for the Southeast

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or administrative roles preferred.
• Strong data-entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Register and pre-register patients with accurate demographic and insurance data.
• Check-in patients and collect co-pays; verify information in the EHR.
• Schedule and manage appointments across service lines per protocols.
• Coordinate with care teams and patients to support efficient clinic flow.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Computer literacy

Medical equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking an entry-level Patient Care Coordination Specialist I in Sitka, AK. You will be the primary contact for patients, handling registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and front-line customer service within the EHR system.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to workflows, and the ability to support a fast-paced clinic environment while delivering compassionate care and facilitating access to services for the Southeast