Patient Support Specialist

Community Care; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care Physicians in Castleton On Hudson, NY is seeking a full-time Patient Support Specialist. The role runs Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, and focuses on front-desk duties, patient intake, and scheduling within a medical practice.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, handling calls, managing the daily schedule, and verifying insurance information. Compensation is hourly, with potential overtime and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; desirable additional education.
• Experience with medical practice clerical work preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and checking in patients when they arrive to the office.
• Process incoming telephone calls/messages based on office policy and procedure.
• Schedule appointments for patients, following office protocols for access to care.
• Schedule all follow up appointments as directed by the providers or as indicated on encounter forms.
• Obtain patient signature on the appropriate waiver(s) according to insurance requirements
• Organize and monitor the provider's daily schedule.
• Maintain timely patient flow.
• Verify patient insurance coverage/demographic information at each visit and update when necessary

Skills

Customer service

Medical office

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Castleton On Hudson, New York, United States

Job Description

Our Schodack Internal Medicine and Pediatrics office is hiring a full-time Patient Support Specialist to join their team! This is a 40 hour work week,Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.

The ideal candidate will have superior customer service skills, preferably in the medical field. This position is formerly known as a Medical Secretary.

Responsibilities:

• Greeting and checking in patients when they arrive to the office.
• Process incoming telephone calls/messages based on office policy and procedure.
• Schedule appointments for patients, following office protocols for access to care.
• Schedule all follow up appointments as directed by the providers or as indicated on encounter forms.
• Obtain patient signature on the appropriate waiver(s) according to insurance requirements
• Organize and monitor the provider's daily schedule.
• Maintain timely patient flow.
• Verify patient insurance coverage/demographic information at each visit and update when necessary

Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

CCP salary ranges are designed to be competitive with room for professional and financial growth. Individual compensation is based on several factors unique to each candidate, such as work experience, qualifications, and skills. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay.

CCP's compensation packages go far beyond just salary. The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, retirement plan, and much more in a business casual environment!

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, gender and ethnic perspectives to Community Care Physicians.

Community Care Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location(s)

35 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton On Hudson , New York 12033 , United States

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent with additional education desirable.
• Previous clerical experience in a medical practice preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures preferred.
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, family members, physicians, providers, managers, co-workers and external customers.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality and discretion.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.