Physician Practice Management Clerk

River Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

River Hospital in New York is seeking a friendly, organized Physician Practice Management Clerk (PPMC) to join our team. You will manage patient access services, verify insurance, schedule appointments, and check in patients.

You will also help ensure billing accuracy and provide excellent customer service. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years in Hospital/Physician Office as Clerk, Scheduler, MA or NA.
• Experience in related outpatient position preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance, Medicare and Medicaid practices.
• PC and keyboard skills required.
• Accurate clerical skills and good organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Handle outpatient scheduling and registration for outpatient and ancillary departments.
• Manage switchboard operations, petty cash, and mail distribution.
• Organize and manage Admissions office, its records and systems.
• Obtain and verify all authorizations for scheduled outpatient procedures and inpatient admissions.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

PC/keyboard skills

Clerical accuracy

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a friendly, professional and organized Physician Practice Management Clerk (PPMC) to join our team! As a PPMC, you will be responsible for managing patient access services, including verifying insurance eligibility, scheduling appointments, and checking in patients. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all billing information is accurate, and providing excellent customer service. Your excellent organizational and communication skills will be key to succeeding in this role. If you are passionate about helping others and have a commitment to quality patient care, this is the job for you!

Job Purpose

Responsibilities of this job include outpatient scheduling and registration for all outpatientand ancillary departments. Responsible for switchboard operations, petty cash, mail distribution. Responsible for the organization and management of the Admissions office, its records, files and necessary systems. Responsible for obtaining and verifying all authorizations for scheduled outpatient procedures and inpatient admissions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years prior experience in a Hospital/Physician Office as aClerk, Scheduler, MA or NA
• Experience in a related outpatient position is preferred
• Knowledge of insurance, Medicare and Medicaid practices
• PC and keyboard skills required
• Accurate clerical skills
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills necessary
• Ability to work with diverse groups including; physicians, nurses, therapists, patients, and families.

It is the employee’s responsibility to know the requirements for certification, limited permit and licensure for their individual profession. It is also the responsibility of the employee to notify the employer of the status of any certification or licensure issue or potential issue. The employee will comply with all of the requirements outlined by the New York State Office of professions for the particular profession.

THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND THE EMPLOYER INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 9/30/2026.