Patient Concierge, Front Desk Associate

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Patient Concierge at Oncologics in Lafayette, LA. You will greet patients, confirm demographics and insurance, answer phones, schedule providers, and handle payments with strong attention to detail.

The role requires flexibility, basic medical terminology knowledge, and prior medical office exposure. Benefits include a comprehensive package and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of 40 wpm is preferred.
• Flexible schedule required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• One year of medical office experience preferred.
• Experience updating patient demographics and insurance in EMR systems 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.
• Process requests for records from outside sources.
• Scan data into document imaging software.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Contribute to team effort by completing related tasks as needed.
• Ensure processing and reporting deadlines are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Flexible schedule

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system experience

Job description

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 OncoLogics. 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.
• 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 experience, 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 problems

Location

Oncologics

4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy.
Suite 100
Lafayette, LA 70508

Anticipated hourly range:$15 per hour - $20.40 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

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.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.