Patient Care Coordinator I

Alaskajobs; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long‑term disability

Job summary

SEARHC in Sitka, Alaska is seeking an entry-level Patient Care Coordination Specialist I to serve as the primary contact for patients and support access to care through registration, scheduling, demographic and insurance verification in the EHR.

This role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, adherence to established workflows, and high-quality customer service. SEARHC offers generous benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, parental leave, and more.

Qualifications

• One year of healthcare, customer service, or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Basic understanding of front-end revenue cycle and registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Registers and pre-registers patients with accurate demographic, insurance, and eligibility information in the EHR.
• Performs patient check-in and supports self-check-in processes.
• Schedules, reschedules, and cancels appointments across multiple service lines.
• Manages assigned worklists related to scheduling and patient communication; conducts outreach to support care team and clinic priorities.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and upholds SEARHC Standards of Service Excellence.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current BLS certification

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Pay Range:$25.00 - $31.88The Patient Care Coordination Specialist I serves as the entry-level role within the Patient Care Coordination job family. This position is the primary point of contact for patients and supports access to care through registration, scheduling, demographic and insurance verification, and high-quality customer service. Accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to established workflows are essential.

SEARHC

is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Serves as the primary point of contact for patients, providers, and staff via phone, electronic communication, or in person; manages clinic voicemail, text, and fax communications.
• Registers and pre-registers patients, ensuring accurate demographic, insurance, and eligibility information in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Performs patient check-in and supports self-check-in processes, including confirming arrival, verifying key information, collecting co pays, ensuring required forms are completed, and notifying the clinical team.
• Monitors appointment confirmations and follows up with patients regarding unconfirmed appointments.
• Schedules, reschedules, and cancels appointments across multiple service lines in accordance with established protocols.
• Manages assigned worklists related to scheduling and patient communication; conducts outreach to support care team and clinic priorities.
• Communicates clearly and professionally and escalates complex issues as appropriate.
• Receives, processes, and routes travel documents and medical records in accordance with policy; collaborates with peers and care teams to support efficient clinic flow and patient experience.
• Upholds SEARHC Standards of Service Excellence and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates understanding of and alignment with the Mission, Core Values, and Vision in daily work.
• Participates in departmental improvement initiatives and maintains required competencies.
• Supports enrollment in the MySEARHC patient portal.
• May require flexible scheduling based on clinic operations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Details:

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• High school diploma or GED – preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – preferred.

Experience Required

• One (1) year of healthcare, customer service, or administrative experience – preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Basic understanding of front-end revenue cycle and registration requirements.

Skills in:

• Skill in accurate data entry and attention to detail.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Computer application skills sufficient to utilize medical databases in a competent manner.
• Ability to operate medical equipment including blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, EKG machine, etc.

Ability to:

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with interruptions
• Maintain strong organizational and time-management skills
• Adapt quickly to new systems and workflows
• Demonstrate professionalism and consistent attendance

Position Information:

• Work Shift:OT 8/40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!