Patient Access Coordinator

Hanger, Inc.•Walnut Creek, CA

18d•$23 - $25

About The Position

The Patient Access Coordinator manages front office operations to help ensure a seamless experience for patients, staff, and referral sources. The role involves welcoming patients, assisting with check-in and registration, collecting payments, scheduling follow-up appointments, maintaining accurate electronic health records, and supporting clinic services. The ideal candidate has front desk or reception experience, strong communication skills, and computer proficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Less than one year of customer service, administrative, or related experience.
Strong interpersonal, oral (including telephone), and written communication skills.
Ability to type 30 words per minute accurately.
Ability to work with handicapped individuals.
Understanding of the Alpha filing system.
Ability to use a computer, including Windows-based software and email.
Ability to use necessary office equipment, including facsimile machines, a calculator, postage machine, and copier.
Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver's license and have a driving record within the standards of Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
Act with integrity, honesty, transparency, and respect.
Keep the patient at the center of work and build lifelong trust.
Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue.
Continuously innovate solutions and respond to change.
Focus on superior outcomes and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a receptionist position or with medical front office procedures.
Understanding of medical reimbursement and terminology and front office (receptionist) duties.
A good fit for the job as determined by the Talent Sorter assessment; Hanger will administer the assessment as part of the selection process.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist patients upon arrival, provide information about wait times, and respond to inquiries at the front desk or reception area.
Verify and update patient demographic and insurance information during check-in and handle walk-in registrations.
Collect patient payments, including deductibles, copays, and co-insurance.
Coordinate follow-up appointments, including cast and measure, delivery, and prosthetic care plans.
Provide information about patient experience programs, support groups, and other resources.
Collaborate with the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) team to obtain necessary patient information.
Maintain accurate and complete electronic health records for all patients.