Patient Care Coordinator (Gainesville, GA)

Hammers Hearing; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Patient Care Coordinator at Starkey Retail in Gainesville, GA helps patients navigate their hearing journey by delivering a warm front-office experience, managing schedules and patient accounts, and maintaining records.

This role supports the Clinic Team, conducts Morning Huddle, handles insurance verification, billing, and retention outreach while upholding HIPAA and confidentiality. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a customer service or retail position preferred.
• Proficient computer skills; experience with Sycle, Pay Junction, Microsoft 365 or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients at check-in, offer refreshments, and manage front-office flow.
• Maintain clinic schedules and enter appointment outcomes within 24 hours.
• Process patient accounts and verify insurance information; assist with billing and collections as needed.
• Support retention efforts and community outreach to build patient relationships.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Discretion with confidential info

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sycle

Pay Junction

Microsoft 365

Job description

Patient Care Coordinator (Gainesville, GA)

Job Category : Retail

Requisition Number : PATIE007583

• Posted : September 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Gainesville, GA 30501, USA

Description

The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) is the face of the clinic and the patient’s guide throughout his or her journey to better hearing. This includes providing a professional and inviting front office experience, managing the clinic schedule and patient accounts, maintaining patient records, organizing special events, leading retention efforts and more. The PCC is an essential component of the Clinic Team and a steward of its resources.

At Starkey Retail, we are setting a new standard for excellence in hearing healthcare through our commitment to the Patient Journey philosophy. This philosophy is driven by the unique needs of our patients and our dedication to guiding them in choosing the best hearing solutions to enhance their lifestyle and overall well-being.

This role is an employment opportunity with Northland Hearing Centers, Inc. (referred to as “Starkey Retail”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Starkey Laboratories, Inc. All Starkey Retail positions are covered under Northland Hearing Centers, Inc.’s benefit and compensation programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Receive all patients into the clinic according to standards set forth by the company.
  • Acknowledge patients when they arrive. Stand up to greet and offer assistance, coffee and refreshments.
  • Answer phones promptly using standard greeting, listen empathetically and follow phone script.
  • Place same-day follow-up calls to new patients scheduled and those who did not show or cancelled their appointments.
• Facilitate a concierge-level patient experience in the front office.
  • Keep office neat, clean and current.
  • Prepare coffee and refreshments every morning.
  • Review charts for upcoming patient appointments using company checklist.
  • Lead Morning Huddle on behalf of Clinic Team at the start of each day.
  • Administer patient intake forms at check-in. Review and update PMS as needed.
  • Participate as needed in patient education.
• Manage patient schedule on behalf of Clinic Team.
  • Schedule and confirm all patient appointments.
  • Enter appointment outcomes within twenty-four hours of completion.
  • Use strategic scheduling to accommodate same- or next-day new patient appointments.
  • Prep schedule in advance for daily Opportunities and Special Events.
• Manage patient accounts receivable, deposits and inventory for Clinic Team.
  • Track all orders, sales and payments through patient management software.
  • Adhere to purchasing and inventory guidelines.
  • Maintain cash ‘till’ and make regular bank deposits.
  • Reconcile all deposits daily and report weekly.
  • Collect patient insurance information and request verification of benefits.
  • Submit insurance billing requests. Monitor claim status for follow-up as needed.
  • Comply with monthly Accounts Receivable and Inventory reporting requirements.
• Help build practice through patient contact, outreach and retention marketing.
  • Always schedule follow-up appointments for patients seen in the clinic.
  • Be familiar with your clinic/regional marketing event calendar.
  • Place follow-up calls to patients included in remarketing outreach and campaign reports as received.
  • Maintain day-to-day operational procedures.
    • Maintain office supplies and organization.
    • Manage patient files per company standards.
    • Adhere to HIPAA guidelines and protect patient privacy.
  • Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

  Job Requirements:

  Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

  • Education
    • High school diploma or GED
  • Experience
    • 1-2 years’ experience in a customer service or retail position preferred

  Knowledge / Technical Requirements:

  • Proficient computer skills and preferred experience with Sycle, Pay Junction, Microsoft 365 programs, or similar systems
  • Industry familiarity encouraged
  • Ability to manage all confidential information with complete discretion
  • Ability to organize and multitask
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills required
  • A strong desire to learn and positive outlook
  • Ability to pass a basic computer assessment during in person interview

  WORK CONTEXT

  Working Conditions: (i.e. standard office conditions, sitting, lifting, etc.)

  • Standard office conditions

  Equipment Operation: (i.e. standard office equipment, etc.)

  • Standard office equipment

  ________________________________________
  The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

  This job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education and other factors

  Salary and Other Compensation

  The annual hourly rate for this position is between $16.29 - $19.43 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include: geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

  Benefits

  The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, hearing aid benefits, PTO, paid sick and safe time, and 6 paid holidays annually.

  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • life insurance
  • short-term disability insurance
  • long-term disability insurance
  • employee assistance program
  • hearing aid benefits
  • PTO
  • paid sick and safe time
  • 6 paid holidays annually

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