Patient Experience & Front Office Coordinator

SENTA ENT and Allergy Physicians; Lugoff (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA

FSA

Disability insurance

PTO and holidays

EAP

Job summary

SCENT is seeking a Front Office Coordinator to be the first point of contact for patients and staff at the South Carolina ENT practice. You will manage appointments, verify insurance, handle billing inquiries, and support the clinical team with courteous, compliant service.

This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and knowledge of MS Office and EMR systems. A high school diploma or GED is required; medical reception experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical reception experience preferred.
• Knowledge of standard clinic practices, policies and procedures.
• Read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Effectively present information to customers, clients and peers.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of MS Office and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check-in patients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Manage patient appointment scheduling, including rescheduling and cancellations.
• Answer incoming phone calls, respond to inquiries, and direct calls as needed.
• Collect and verify patient information, including insurance details and demographics.
• Maintain patient records in the practice management system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Process patient payments, handle billing inquiries, and provide receipts for transactions.
• Coordinate communication between the front office, clinical staff, and physicians.
• Monitor and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the front office area.
• Assist patients with completing required forms and paperwork.
• Manage office supplies, ensuring availability for front office operations.
• Handle patient concerns or complaints with empathy and elevate issues when necessary.
• Support the administrative needs of the practice, including data entry, filing, and correspondence.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

EMR

Job description

SCENT is seeking a Front Office Coordinator to be the first point of contact for patients and staff at the South Carolina ENT practice. You will manage appointments, verify insurance, handle billing inquiries, and support the clinical team with courteous, compliant service.

This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and knowledge of MS Office and EMR systems. A high school diploma or GED is required; medical reception experience is preferred.