Patient Care & Scheduling Coordinator

Affinityeyecaregroup; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD

Job summary

AEG is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to manage front desk operations, patient flow, and care-team coordination. You’ll anticipate needs, communicate clearly, and maintain an efficient daily schedule for high-quality patient experiences.

Key duties include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and entering data into EMR while supporting referrals and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Experience with front-desk operations in a medical setting.
• Ability to verify insurance eligibility and patient demographics.
• Proactive problem solving and schedule optimization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and serve as primary contact for patient interactions.
• Answer calls, respond to inquiries, and manage emails professionally.
• Schedule appointments and optimize provider calendars.
• Confirm appointments and send reminders to reduce no-shows.
• Enter and verify patient demographics in EMR and verify insurance.
• Communicate coverage, benefits, and patient financial responsibility.
• Prepare patient charts and documentation before visits.
• Process charges, co-pays, and payments in EMR and assist with claim prep.
• Monitor patient flow and adjust schedules to prevent bottlenecks.
• Support patient retention through recall and follow-up.
• Maintain a clean, organized front office.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

AEG is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to manage front desk operations, patient flow, and care-team coordination. You’ll anticipate needs, communicate clearly, and maintain an efficient daily schedule for high-quality patient experiences.

Key duties include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and entering data into EMR while supporting referrals and continuity of care.