Patient Scheduler

Pacific Cataract & Laser Institute in; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

FSA

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Pacific Cataract & Laser Institute in Anchorage, AK seeks a friendly Patient Scheduler to serve as the main contact for patients and the optometrist team, handling scheduling, billing, out-of-pocket costs, and transportation requests.

Reporting to the Site Manager, this full-time role requires strong computer skills (Word), excellent communication, and a team-oriented, detail-focused approach to daily scheduling and clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Working computer knowledge – experienced in Microsoft Word
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Pleasant, cooperative, caring attitude
• Good listening skills
• The ability to work with a team to set and to achieve common goals
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and prioritizing

Responsibilities

• Serve as the patient and optometrist contact regarding appointment scheduling, billing procedures, out-of-pocket expenses and transportation requests.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Listening skills

Job description

Patient Scheduler (Healthcare)

In a positive and cheerful manner, serve as the patient and optometrist contact regarding appointment scheduling, billing procedures, out-of-pocket expenses and transportation requests.

REPORTS TO

Site Manager

STATUS

Full Time (40 hours per week)

SCHEDULE

Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. However, work hours for this position vary based on location, patient schedules and clinic needs.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Working computer knowledge – experienced in Microsoft Word
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Pleasant, cooperative, caring attitude
• Good listening skills
• The ability to work with a team to set and to achieve common goals
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and prioritizing

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Able to sit for an extended period of time
• Reach and stoop to file levels
• Answer telephone
• Acute hearing
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Use keyboard

BENEFITS

• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) Plan with generous 50% company match
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time Off
• Group Life Insurance Policy
• Voluntary Term Life
• LifeBalance Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement Leave
• Eligible for free refractive surgery

*Driving record and background check upon offer for employment*

Salary Minimum: 26.61Salary Maximum: 28.31