Patient Support Specialist

Community Care Physicians; Village of Altamont (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Community Care Physicians is seeking a full-time Patient Support Specialist for our Albany Family Medicine office. The role is 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with a recruitment/retention bonus up to $1,000.

The position emphasizes excellent patient service and medical office support. Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling, processing calls, handling insurance verification, and maintaining the provider's daily schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education desirable.
• Clerical experience in medical practice preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion.

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

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our Albany Family Medicine office is hiring a full-time Patient Support Specialist to join their team! This is a 40 hour work week, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

This position is eligible for up to a $1,000.00 recruitment and retention bonus!!

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.