Patient Service Associate

Kernodle Clinic; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kernodle Clinic in Mebane, NC, is seeking a patient-focused full-time Patient Service Associate for their busy multi-specialist clinic. The role involves patient check-in, appointment scheduling, and ensuring accurate demographic information in EPIC. Prior EPIC experience is a plus but not required.

Schedule runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., contributing to a welcoming patient experience.

Qualifications

• Customer service-oriented interactions with patients and families.
• Experience with medical office processes is a plus.
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients and verify demographics in EPIC.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, including referrals and tests.
• Greet patients and maintain a welcoming environment.

Skills

Customer service

EPIC EMR

Medical office experience

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Patient Service Associate – Full Time Position for Busy Multi-Specialist Clinic, located in Mebane, NC.

Kernodle Clinic is a respected and progressive multi-specialty group practice with Clinics in Burlington, Mebane and Elon. We are a community leader that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities for our employees. Kernodle Clinic is a multi-specialty practice with more than 100 providers located just off I-40/I-85. Burlington is accessible as a day trip to NC mountains and beaches. Ample recreational activities, shopping, and easy access to metros (Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham) are unique to Burlington.

We are seeking a patient-focused individual for a full-time Patient Service Associate position at the future new Mebane Kernodle Clinic location. Previous experience is preferred but not required. EPIC experience is a plus but not necessary. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent customer service skills, computer proficiency, and a strong knowledge of medical practices. The ability to multitask effectively while creating a friendly, welcoming environment for our patients is essential.

Job Type: Full-time

Duties Include, but not limited to the following:

• Prepare for clinic visits by reviewing next day patients and completing next day preparation activities.


• Ensure proper patient documentation has been received and is available.


• Check in patient upon arrival. Double identify correct patient information in EPIC. Verify patient demographic data. Collect documentation for demographic changes and forward to team lead or supervisor. Accurately identify the appropriate account/verify check in sheet for patient visit.


• Schedules appointments, always double identifying the patient and verifying demographic information.


• Ensure that necessary signatures are obtained on release and assignment forms.


• Check out patient. Make return appointments by scheduling into the correct appointment type, entering the primary care physician or referring physician, and scheduling tests / procedures as directed.


• Answer telephone, take and deliver messages to physicians, nurses, and others. Report obtained medical information from patients and referring physicians accurately, completely, and timely. Disseminate messages according to practice communication standards.


• Receive incoming referrals and process.


• Greet patients on arrival.