Patient Coordinator

Actalent; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Patient Coordinator in Wallingford, CT to support a growing healthcare call center. You will handle high-volume inbound calls, schedule appointments, and deliver exceptional patient service in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role operates Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., uses Epic EMR for documentation and scheduling, and requires attention to detail, empathy, and teamwork to ensure a quality patient experience.

Qualifications

• Experience handling a high-volume inbound call center environment.
• Strong communication and empathy when interacting with patients.
• Ability to multitask while navigating Epic EMR and scheduling workflows.

Responsibilities

• Answer and manage high-volume inbound patient calls, typically 75+ per day.
• Schedule, reschedule, and confirm appointments accurately.
• Document patient interactions in Epic EMR in real time.

Skills

Inbound call handling

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Patient-centric service

Tools

Epic EMR

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Title: Patient Coordinator

This Patient Coordinator role supports a growing healthcare call center team by managing high-volume inbound patient calls, scheduling appointments, and delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced clinical environment. The position operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and plays a key part in the organizations transition to a dedicated call center model, ensuring consistent phone coverage and a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer and manage approximately 75 or more inbound patient calls per day with professionalism and empathy.
• Schedule, reschedule, and confirm patient appointments accurately and efficiently.
• Use Epic EMR to document patient interactions, update registration details, and record scheduling information in real time.
• Provide outstanding customer service while maintaining a calm, courteous, and patient-focused demeanor.
• Address patient inquiries, resolve routine questions, and route calls to appropriate clinical or administrative staff when needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information, including registration and appointment data.
• Collaborate closely with clinical and administrative teams to support seamless patient care and communication.
• Meet established productivity and quality standards in a fast-paced call center environment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail when documenting information and handling patient requests.
• Support team goals by being adaptable, reliable, and willing to assist colleagues as needed.

Essential Skills

• Epic EMR experience, with the ability to navigate and document patient information and scheduling details (Epic is required).
• Experience with medical scheduling workflows in a healthcare or clinical setting.
• Prior customer service or call center experience handling inbound calls in a high-volume environment.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on clear, professional patient interactions.
• Ability to multitask effectively while managing a large number of calls and tasks throughout the day.
• High attention to detail when entering and updating patient information.
• Capability to work efficiently and remain organized in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude with a strong commitment to patient service.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare reception or medical reception environments.
• Familiarity with healthcare scheduling operations and orthopedic practice workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfort interacting directly with patients and providing empathetic, service-oriented support.
• Interest in growing a career in healthcare and gaining deeper experience with Epic and call center operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fast-paced healthcare call center setting, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Patient Coordinators handle approximately 75 or more inbound calls each day, using Epic EMR and standard call center technology to support scheduling and patient inquiries. The environment is collaborative and supportive, with close interaction between clinical and administrative teams and a strong focus on exceptional patient care. Team members are expected to maintain a professional, positive demeanor and contribute to a culture that values accuracy, efficiency, and a high-quality patient experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wallingford, CT.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wallingford,CT.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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