A healthcare practice in Fort Walton Beach is looking for a Patient Care Representative to manage patient calls and inquiries. This role involves scheduling appointments, verifying patient information, and documenting interactions. Candidates should have strong communication skills, experience in a call center or healthcare setting, and comfort with technology. The position requires attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and a professional demeanor to ensure positive patient experiences and efficient clinic operations.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; medical office or customer service training preferred.
1–2 years of call center or healthcare experience required (orthopedic or specialty practice experience preferred).
Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance verification, and EMR systems strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Answer high volumes of incoming calls in a courteous and professional manner.
Schedule, reschedule, and cancel patient appointments.
Verify and update patient demographics, insurance, and contact information.
Route calls, messages, and tasks to the correct department.
Document all patient interactions in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service focus
Ability to multitask
Detail-oriented
Comfortable with technology
Team-oriented
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Medical office or customer service training
1–2 years of call center or healthcare experience
Tools
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
Microsoft Office applications
Phone systems
Job description
A healthcare practice in Fort Walton Beach is looking for a Patient Care Representative to manage patient calls and inquiries. This role involves scheduling appointments, verifying patient information, and documenting interactions. Candidates should have strong communication skills, experience in a call center or healthcare setting, and comfort with technology. The position requires attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and a professional demeanor to ensure positive patient experiences and efficient clinic operations.