Patient Care Secretary & Front Desk Coordinator

Bristol Hospital Multi Specialty Group; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Health is seeking a dedicated medical secretary/patient access specialist to support physician practices with reception, appointment scheduling, and patient data entry. You will verify information, collect co-pays, and help maintain accurate electronic records in a busy clinical environment.

The role involves coordinating with different departments, using medical terminology, and ensuring compassionate, efficient patient service throughout the day.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate. Preference for six months experience as a medical secretary, patient access, customer service representative, or other healthcare-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives patients and provides reception duties.
• Manages patient appointments and registration.
• Verifies insurance information and collects co-pays.
• Maintains patient electronic records and updates necessary demographic data.
• Operates office equipment and supports office manager with projects.
• Floats to other areas as needed to meet business demands.

Skills

Patient access

Communication

Phone etiquette

Data entry

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EHR

Fax machine

Copier

Credit card scanners

Job description

Bristol Health is seeking a dedicated medical secretary/patient access specialist to support physician practices with reception, appointment scheduling, and patient data entry. You will verify information, collect co-pays, and help maintain accurate electronic records in a busy clinical environment.

The role involves coordinating with different departments, using medical terminology, and ensuring compassionate, efficient patient service throughout the day.