Patient Access Specialist - Front Desk & Scheduling

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Orthopedics in Sioux Falls is seeking a patient-focused receptionist to support access to care across clinic locations.

You will welcome patients, verify demographics and insurance, handle registrations, appointments, and communications, and coordinate with nurses and physicians to ensure timely care.

This PRN role includes day hours with rotating weekends and holidays, contributing to a compassionate, efficient clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent is required or 1-3 months related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients, checks them in, and completes registration including demographics and insurance information.
• Verifies insurance, obtains authorizations, and signs consent/waivers as needed.
• Scans pertinent information into the patient record.
• Answers calls/messages/faxes and routes to appropriate departments.
• Maintains computer appointment scheduling and follows office policies.

Job description

Avera Orthopedics in Sioux Falls is seeking a patient-focused receptionist to support access to care across clinic locations.

You will welcome patients, verify demographics and insurance, handle registrations, appointments, and communications, and coordinate with nurses and physicians to ensure timely care.

This PRN role includes day hours with rotating weekends and holidays, contributing to a compassionate, efficient clinic environment.