Patient Care Coordinator (Kingwood, TX)

Starkey; Texas; Híbrido; USD 34.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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 time

6 paid holidays annually

Descripción de la vacante

Starkey Retail is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to serve as the face of the clinic, guiding patients through their hearing journey and ensuring a professional front office experience. The role includes managing schedules, patient accounts, and records, while supporting events and retention efforts.

The PCC will operate across multiple clinics, maintain smooth daily operations, and uphold HIPAA standards, contributing to a high-quality patient experience in a collaborative clinic team.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Greet and receive patients, ensuring a welcoming front-office experience.
• Manage scheduling, patient accounts, and records.
• Lead morning huddle and coordinate patient intake using clinic checklists.
• Maintain inventory, process deposits, and reconcile daily transactions.
• Support retention marketing and follow-up communications with patients.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and protect patient privacy.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Sycle

Pay Junction

Microsoft 365

Descripción del empleo

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. This role will support our Circleville clinic 4 days / week and our Reynoldsburg Clinic one day per week.

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.
  • Ensure accurate patient record classification via updates to required fields and additional research as needed.
  • Prepare for and participate in special events.
• 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:

• Standard office conditions

Equipment Operation:

• Standard office equipment

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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 - $22.72 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.

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