PATIENT CARE TECH I

Graves Gilbert; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Care Center in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Patient Care Technician I to handle front-desk duties, patient check-in, insurance verification, and basic documentation in the EHR.

You will greet patients, collect co-pays, schedule follow-ups, coordinate with providers, and maintain HIPAA compliance in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

Qualifications

• Front-desk/registration experience in a medical office or clinic preferred.
• Proficient with EHR systems and insurance eligibility portals.
• Strong customer service and communication skills; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients warmly and professionally; create a positive first impression.
• Verify and update patient demographics, insurance, and contact information in the EHR.
• Collect co-pays and balances; issue receipts.
• Distribute and collect required patient forms and consent documents.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and referrals; manage provider schedules.
• Coordinate walk-in patients with minimal delays; answer calls and messages.
• Review visit summaries; ensure patients leave with documentation.
• Provide patient education handouts as instructed by providers.
• Assist with outbound appointment reminders and insurance authorizations.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and team members to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Maintain front-desk cleanliness and HIPAA compliance.
• Report issues to Team Lead or Business Director.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

EHR systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMA/RMA/EMT certification preferred

Medical Assisting program completion

Tools

EHR systems

Insurance eligibility portals

Patient intake tools

Job description

Family Care Center
Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA

Description

The Patient Care Technician I focuses on front-office and patient-facing administrative functions such as check-in, registration, insurance verification, and check out. As a key liaison between patients and clinical staff, the Patient Care Tech I ensures a welcoming experience and accurate documentation, contributing to a smooth and efficient clinical workflow. The ideal candidate brings strong customer service, attention to detail, and teamwork in a busy, fast-paced urgent care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet patients warmly and professionally, creating a positive first impression.
• Verify and update patient demographics, insurance, and contact information in the EHR system.
• Collect co-pays and outstanding balances per clinic policy and issue receipts.
• Distribute and collect required patient forms and consent documents.

Registration & Administrative Duties:

• Ensure accurate completion and scanning of patient paperwork into the EHR.
• Confirm visit types and route patients appropriately within the clinic workflow.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and referrals as directed by clinical staff.
• Manage provider schedules and coordinate walk-in patients with minimal delays.
• Answer incoming phone calls, return messages, and provide basic patient guidance as appropriate.
• Review visit summaries and ensure patiens leave with appropriate documentation.
• Provide patient education handouts as instructed by providers.
• Assist with outbound appointment reminders, insurance authorizations, and correspondence.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and other team members to ensure seamless patient flow.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of frond-desk areas.
• Always upold HIPAA standards and patient confidentiality.
• Report issues related to patient experience or system problems promptly to the Team Lead or Business Director.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a front-desk or registration role within a medical office or clinic setting preferred.
• Proficient in use of EHR systems, insurance eligibility portals, and patient intake tools.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, OSHA, and front-office compliance practices.
• Ability to work in high-traffic, fast-paced clinical settings with frequent interruptions.
• Requires professional appearance, demeanor, and discretion when handling sensitive information

Education :

• High School diploma or GED required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or EMT certification preferred
• Completion of a formal Medical Assisting program or equivalent on-the-job experience preferred

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