Patient Concierge

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Fairbanks (AK); 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

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Fairbanks, AK seeks a Patient Concierge/Front Desk Associate to welcome patients and family members at Fairbanks Urology.

You will confirm demographics and insurance information, answer phones, assist with provider scheduling, collect payments, and keep records accurate using the EMR system. This role emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work with a team to meet reporting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Greeting patients and families with professionalism and empathy.
• Accurately verify demographics and insurance information.
• Answer phones and manage scheduling for providers.
• Process patient payments and maintain accurate records.

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

Customer service

Typing 40 wpm

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

Document imaging 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

Location

Fairbanks Urology

1211 Cushman St

Fairbanks, AK 99701

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

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

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• 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

Application window anticipated to close: 12/21/2026

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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/Affirmative Action 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.