Patient Care Coordinator (Front Office) - PART-TIME

Skin-and-Cancer-Institute; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision, and ancillary

401K retirement savings

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and fair work environment

Job summary

Skin and Cancer Institute in Palm Springs is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to manage front desk operations, scheduling, insurance verification, and payments in a patient-focused, on-site role.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years in a medical office or customer service, strong communication, HIPAA knowledge, and proficiency with EMA, Lightspeed, and Microsoft Office. This part-time/temporary position offers a collaborative environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years experience in a medical office or customer service role preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and healthcare operations.
• Additional training or certification in medical office administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients professionally and check them in/out.
• Collect required patient information at check-in.
• Maintain accurate patient charts, demographics, and insurance data.
• Maintain a clean, organized reception area and restrooms.
• Schedule, confirm, and adjust patient appointments.
• Verify primary/secondary insurance and authorization requirements.
• Enter payer details into EMA and update PA log.
• Collect co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles, and cosmetic payments.
• Balance and reconcile daily payments; prepare superbills.
• Communicate professionally via Teams, Klara, email, and phone.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and complete end-of-day documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written comms

Insurance knowledge

MS Office/EMA/Lightspeed

HIPAA compliance

Payments processing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMA

Lightspeed

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team at Skin and Cancer Institute!

Are you passionate about dermatology and skin health? Do you thrive in a dynamic, patient-focused environment? Skin and Cancer Institute is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team!

Why Join Us?

At Skin and Cancer Institute, we are committed to excellence in dermatology, skin cancer treatment, and cosmetic procedures. We offer a supportive and collaborative work culture where your skills and dedication make a real impact.

Summary of Position

• Work Location:2100 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs CA92262
• Work Category: Non-exempt, Part-time/TEMPORARY, On-site

The Patient Care Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment. This role is responsible for managing front desk operations, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting payments, and supporting clinical staff with administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, a commitment to patient care and confidentiality, and maintain professional grooming and appearance at all times.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Patient Intake & Front Desk Operations

• Greet patients professionally and courteously, check patients in and out in accordance with Customer Service standards.
• Collect all required patient information at check-in (NPP, insurance, ID, demographics, CCOF).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient charts, demographic, and insurance information in EMA.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area and restroom facilities

Scheduling & Appointment Management

• Schedule, confirm, and adjust patient appointments in accordance with company protocols.
• Maintain and update provider schedules within organizational guidelines.
• Anticipate and respond appropriately to schedule changes and extended wait times.

Insurance Verification & Authorizations

• Verify primary and secondary insurance prior to scheduled visits following established protocols.
• Accurately identify and differentiate HMO, PPO, POS, and Medicare plans and authorization requirements.
• Enter correct payer ID, payer name, and address information into EMA.
• Update and maintain the PA log, ensuring accuracy of codes and documentation.

Financial & Payment Responsibilities

• Collect all required patient financial responsibilities, including co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles, and cosmetic payments.
• Process cosmetic sales through Lightspeed POS.
• Obtain and document CCOF forms when applicable.
• Accurately document payment notes; balance and reconcile daily payments collected during each shift.
• Prepare and generate superbills accurately and in a timely manner.

Communication & Patient Experience

• Maintain timely, professional, and consistent communication via Microsoft Teams, Klara, email, and phone during scheduled work hours
• De-escalate and resolve patient concerns and grievances using effective, respectful communication techniques.
• Ask every patient for a Google review in alignment with customer service guidelines.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA regulations and ensure confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Accurately close all daily tasks; ensure end-of-day documentation is complete and uploaded to the shared drive.

General Administrative Support

• Support clinical and administrative staff with daily operational needs as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall clinic operations.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of primary and secondary insurance types, billing, and documentation procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMA software and Lightspeed
• Ability to stay focused on tasks to be accomplished while working in dynamic situations
• Ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality and professionalism
• Confidently and professionally ask for and process financial payments

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a medical office or customer service role preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and healthcare operations.
• Additional training or certification in medical office administration is preferre

EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE OPERATION

Microsoft 365 apps, fax, email, phone, Klara, EMA, ModMed, iPAD, NoahFace (biometric timeclock), Tandem, CoverMyMeds, LabCorp (software for looking up labs results and ordering supplies), Quest diagnostic

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and ancillary insurance options
• 401K retirement savings
• Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and fair work environment

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