Patient Concierge

Cardinal Health; Alaska; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability cover

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, through its Practice Operations Management, seeks a Patient Concierge at Fairbanks Urology in Fairbanks, AK. This front desk role greets patients, verifies demographics and insurance, answers phones, and schedules providers.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, familiarity with medical terminology, and at least one year of medical office experience, plus EMR proficiency. Strong attention to detail and timely attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior medical office experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• Typing speed 40 wpm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families.
• Answer center telephones, distribute faxes, and prepare customer files.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Receive and correctly record receipts of patient payments.
• Enter, verify and update patient demographic and insurance information.
• Obtain insurance verifications (VOB), pre-authorizations and pre-determinations.
• Process requests for records from outside sources.
• Scan data into document imaging software.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Perform any other functions as required by management.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Typing 40 wpm

Medical terminology

Medical office experience

EMR system experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Document imaging software

EMR software

Job description

What Patient Concierge contributes to Cardinal Health Practice Operations Management oversees the business and administrative operations of a medical practice. The Patient Concierge, Front Desk Associate is the first point of contact for patients and family members at Fairbanks Urology. This position is responsible for greeting patients, confirming demographic and insurance information, answering phones, provider scheduling, as well as other duties as assigned. Customer service skills and attention to detail are important to this role's success.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families.
• Answer center telephones, distribute faxes, and prepare customer files.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Receive and correctly record receipts of patient payments.
• Enter, verify and update patient demographic and insurance information.
• Obtain insurance verifications (VOB), pre-authorizations and pre-determinations.
• Process requests for records from outside sources.
• Scan data into document imaging software.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Perform any other functions as required by management.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule as necessary
• Ability to type 40 wpm, preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred
• One year of medical office experience, preferred
• Experience accessing and updating an EMR system, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete standard tasks
• Works on routine assignments that require basic problem resolution
• Refers to policies and past practices for guidance
• Receives general direction on standard work; receives detailed instruction on new assignments
• Consults with supervisor or senior peers on complex and unusual problem

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Salary

Anticipated hourly range: $18.30 per hour - $26.20 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Location

Fairbanks Urology 1211 Cushman St Fairbanks, AK 99701

Application window anticipated to close: 12/21/2026

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.