Surgical Office Assistant – Patient Access & Care Coordinator

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Group patient access specialist to handle registration, scheduling, and basic clinical tasks. The role emphasizes patient confidentiality, accurate data entry, and professional communication with patients and staff.

In addition to registering patients, you will collect vital signs, assist with procedures, and coordinate appointments and tests to ensure smooth workflows and high patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Registers and assesses patients to support access and satisfaction.
• Performs basic vital signs and specimen collection as needed.
• Maintains accurate data entry and schedules appointments and tests.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and reschedules appointments using computerized software.
• Collects and records vital signs and basic procedures under supervision.
• Maintains and stocks clinical areas and ventilates equipment or supplies.
• Answers calls and directs patient information with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Verifies patient information and arranges admissions when appropriate.

Skills

Patient access

Scheduling

Vital signs

Data entry

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certified

ABR-OE Credential (AAMA)

Tools

Scheduling software

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Owensboro Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Group patient access specialist to handle registration, scheduling, and basic clinical tasks. The role emphasizes patient confidentiality, accurate data entry, and professional communication with patients and staff.

In addition to registering patients, you will collect vital signs, assist with procedures, and coordinate appointments and tests to ensure smooth workflows and high patient satisfaction.