Patient Support Specialist

Talentify; Town of Charlton (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Business casual environment

Job summary

Charlton Family Medicine in Ballston Lake is hiring a full-time Patient Support Specialist. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 8:15am-5:00pm, Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. Ideal candidates have customer service skills, preferably in medical settings.

Formerly known as Medical Secretary, this position supports patient check-in, scheduling and communications. The clinic offers a comprehensive rewards package and opportunities for growth in a professional, business-casual environment.

Qualifications

• Clerical experience in a medical practice is preferred.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures is preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, physicians and staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients on arrival.
• Process incoming calls/messages per office policy.
• Schedule patient appointments and follow-up visits.
• Obtain patient signatures for required waivers.
• Organize and monitor daily provider schedules and patient flow.
• Verify insurance/demographic information at visits and update as needed.

Skills

Clerical experience

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Charlton Family Medicine in Ballston Lake is hiring a full-time Patient Support Specialist to join their team! This is a 40 hour work week. Monday-Thursday 8:15am-5:00pm, and Friday 8:30am-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.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with additional education desirable.


• Previous clerical experience in a medical practice preferred.


• Strong computer skills.


• 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.