Front Office Coordinator Float

Pivot Physical Therapy•Carbondale, PA

2d•$15 - $24

About The Position

The Patient Experience Coordinator (PEC) ensures accurate patient intake and financial clearance processes, delivering a seamless and exceptional front-office experience while maintaining compliance, safeguarding data integrity, and supporting revenue cycle performance. This role reports directly to the Clinic Manager and collaborates closely with clinical teams, while receiving functional and technical support from the Patient Experience Specialist (PES).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Excellent customer service skills
Proficient with the use of MS Office, Outlook and Excel
Knowledge of healthcare insurance benefits and coverage preferred
Experience with requesting and managing customer payments preferred
1-2 years of customer service required
1-2 years of healthcare administration preferred
Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service and resolve issues promptly in a high-volume, patient-facing environment
Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR/EHR) systems and scheduling platforms; ability to navigate dashboards and reporting tools for data accuracy
Strong understanding of insurance verification processes, prior authorization requirements, and financial clearance workflows
Working knowledge of HIPAA compliance and patient privacy standards
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and collaboration tools (Teams); ability to learn new technologies quickly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial responsibilities and digital tools to patients clearly
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
Ability to meet or exceed performance metrics (e.g., registration accuracy, collection targets) and adapt to continuous process improvements
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
Ability to fulfill office activities including but not limited to remain stationary for extended periods of time (i.e. while working at a desk), stoop/kneel/crouch, travel around the office, communicate with others (verbal and written), and use fine motor skills including fine hand manipulation and keyboarding.
Ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Consistent with a standard office environment, noise level is low with little to no extra ordinary environmental factors.

Responsibilities

Deliver an exceptional front-office experience by greeting patients warmly, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring positive interactions at every touchpoint.
Accurately complete patient intake and registration, including demographic verification, insurance eligibility, and authorization requirements, to maintain data integrity and compliance.
Educate patients on financial responsibilities, payment options, and digital tools (e.g., patient portal) to improve transparency and engagement.
Collect time-of-service payments and meet established collection targets to support revenue cycle performance.
Manage clinic scheduling workflows to optimize provider availability and patient access, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
Monitor and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) for registration accuracy, insurance verification turnaround, and patient satisfaction.
Collaborate with Patient Experience Specialists (PES), Billing, and Clinical Operations teams to resolve complex insurance or scheduling issues and escalate as needed.
Utilize EMR systems, dashboards, and reporting tools to track patient outcomes, identify discrepancies, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Coordinate communication of patient progress notes and plans of care to referral sources in a timely and accurate manner.
Support clinic engagement by organizing patient milestone celebrations and community-building activities in partnership with the clinical team.
Participate in ongoing training and cross-training programs to maintain proficiency in front-office operations and contribute to team flexibility.
Organizes activities (e.g., patient’s goal celebrations, holiday celebrations) in coordination with the clinical team.
Provide Rehab Aide cross training on front office duties.