Job Summary
The Appointment Coordinator acts as the central contact for patients, handling a large volume of incoming calls and overseeing appointment scheduling among various healthcare providers. This role is essential for keeping provider schedules accurate, verifying patient insurance information, and ensuring that all documentation is properly entered into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the main point of contact for patient inquiries and appointment scheduling.
- Manage and coordinate appointments efficiently for multiple providers.
- Maintain accurate provider schedules to ensure optimal patient flow.
- Verify patient insurance details to facilitate the appointment process.
- Ensure complete and accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record system.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- At least two years of experience in customer service.
- A minimum of one year of experience in a medical office or healthcare call center is necessary.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients and providers.
- Proficiency in computer skills to handle EHR and appointment systems efficiently.
STEMHUNTER provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
