Patient Care Specialist II: Front Office & Scheduling Pro

Vera Whole Health, Inc.; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Vera Whole Health, Inc. is hiring a Patient Care Specialist II to coordinate front office tasks and support efficient care center operations.

You will manage patient scheduling, registrations, and communication, ensuring accurate records and smooth information flow among patients, providers, and staff. The role requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years in healthcare support; you will work under moderate supervision with standard procedures guiding decisions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 1-2 years healthcare admin or front desk experience.
• Experience with front office healthcare operations, scheduling, and patient communication.
• Ability to interpret procedures and resolve routine patient support issues.
• Proficiency with EMR, scheduling systems, phone systems, and office software.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and medical terminology preferred.
• Strong communication, service orientation, confidentiality, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient scheduling, registration, visit preparation, and follow-up activities across care center workflows.
• Verify patient demographics, insurance information, referral details, and required documentation prior to or during visits.
• Respond to patient calls, messages, and front desk inquiries, providing accurate information within established guidelines.
• Identify scheduling gaps, missing documentation, or incomplete patient information and take appropriate steps to resolve routine issues.
• Route clinical messages, refill requests, forms, and care-related inquiries to the appropriate care team members.
• Maintain accurate records in electronic medical record, scheduling, and patient communication systems.
• Support daily front office workflow by prioritizing routine tasks, coordinating with clinical staff, and escalating issues when needed.

Skills

Front desk operations

Scheduling

Patient communication

EMR systems

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years healthcare administrative experience

Job description

Vera Whole Health, Inc. is hiring a Patient Care Specialist II to coordinate front office tasks and support efficient care center operations.

You will manage patient scheduling, registrations, and communication, ensuring accurate records and smooth information flow among patients, providers, and staff. The role requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years in healthcare support; you will work under moderate supervision with standard procedures guiding decisions.