Patient Service Specialist- Endocrinology-Full Time

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie Endocrinology in Sayre, PA is seeking a Patient Service Specialist to deliver exceptional front‑desk support, help patients navigate appointments, and ensure accurate registration in a fast‑paced medical practice.

You will greet patients, answer calls, schedule visits, verify insurance eligibility, collect copays, and maintain confidential health information in compliance with HIPAA, while contributing to teamwork and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Medical office terminology knowledge preferred.
• Comfort with computers and learning new applications.

Responsibilities

• Greet every patient in a courteous, professional manner.
• Answer phones and direct calls per standards.
• Schedule and maintain patient appointments electronically.
• Register patients and verify/update demographic and insurance data.
• Verify insurance eligibility and process related forms.
• Collect copays and other payments at registration.
• Balance daily cash-out per policy.
• Coordinate between patients, physicians, and staff; communicate delays.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and participate in quality initiatives.
• Attend required meetings and adapt to busy environment.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Appointment scheduling

Insurance eligibility verification

HIPAA compliance

Cash handling

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Office Assistant program

Job description

Patient Service Specialist –Endocrinology (Full-Time)

Deliver Exceptional Patient Experiences at the Front Door of Care

Endocrinology is seeking a Full‑Time Patient Service Specialist to join our dedicated team serving the Sayre, PA location. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys helping people, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and wants to grow within a respected healthcare organization.

The Patient Service Specialist provides daily front‑office support, ensuring smooth patient flow, accurate registration, and exceptional customer service. This role is essential in creating a welcoming environment, supporting clinical teams, and maintaining accurate patient information in a fast‑paced medical practice.

Your Workday:

Full‑time position; Typical hours: Monday – Friday 8 – 5

What You’ll Receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Immediate PTO accrual
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee wellness and support resources

Recognized Excellence:

• Best Places to Work 2025 – Modern Healthcare
• America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2025, 2026 – Newsweek
• America's Best‑In‑State Employers (PA) 2025 – Forbes
• America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025 – Forbes
• America's Best Employers for Women 2025 – Forbes

Endocrinology – Sayre

Guthrie Endocrinology specializes in treating disorders of the endocrine system, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, metabolic disorders, pituitary disorders, and endocrine gland cancers. This allows you to support patients receiving highly specialized care.

Many endocrinology patients require ongoing care and long‑term relationships with their healthcare team. As a Patient Service Specialist, you help patients navigate appointments, access care, and stay connected with their providers throughout their treatment journey.

Position Summary:

The Patient Service Specialist provides direct, daily operational front‑office support in a manner consistent with Guthrie Medical Group’s Service Excellence Standards. The Patient Service Specialist will continually demonstrate Patient Centeredness, Teamwork, and Excellence in the daily performance of their duties. This position requires the ability to be self‑motivated, flexible, punctual, detail oriented, have good time management skills and have excellent communication skills.

Education, License & Cert:

High School diploma/GED required. Graduation from a Medical Office Assistant school preferred.

Experience:

Demonstrated customer service commitment in a fast‑paced environment with a minimum of 1 year experience in a customer service related field preferred. Medical office experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Must be comfortable with computers and learning new applications.

Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for greeting every patient in a courteous, professional, and timely manner every Time.
2. Responsible for answering telephones in a friendly and efficient manner in conjunction with Guthrie’s Telephone Standards. Screens telephone calls, takes messages and provides information.
3. Responsible for scheduling and maintaining all patient appointments electronically. Verifies patient information at time of scheduling and assigns B# / MRN to new patients. Responsible for editing appointment schedule at the direction of practice management.
4. Registers patient. Reviews, verifies and corrects patient demographic and insurance information along with scanning current insurance cards into the patient’s confidential medical record.
5. Verify eligibility for major insurance carriers including but not limited to New York and Pennsylvania Medical Assistance to ensure accurate billing. Complete various types of insurance forms, pre‑certifications and referrals.
6. Possess the ability to inform, quote, and collect copayments, insurance deductibles, deposits, or unpaid balances at the time of registration as per Guthrie Medical Group, P.C. ’s policies and guidelines.
7. Responsible for daily cash‑out and balancing in accordance with the Patient Cash Control Policy.
8. Performs liaison duties between patients, physicians, hospital staff, organizational departments, etc., keeping the departments fully aware of all necessary information. Keeps patients informed of any delays.
9. Adheres to departmental and organizational policies and attends meetings/huddles as required.
10. Requires the ability to prioritize daily tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced, ever changing work environment within a strong team structure.
11. Maintains strict confidentiality related to patient health information in accordance with HIPAA compliance.
12. Assists with and completes other projects or duties as assigned including participating in all quality initiatives established by the organization.

Other Duties:

1. Other duties as assigned.