Patient Care Coordinator

AEG Vision • Hammond, LA

10d

About The Position

The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for front desk operations, supporting patient flow, optimizing provider schedules, and coordinating with the care team. The role helps create an efficient, high-quality patient experience through proactive scheduling, clear communication, accurate records, and smooth transitions across the visit. The coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for patients, customers, and vendors and supports patient retention through follow-up and outreach.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn practice management systems (EMR).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on patient-centered service.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and contribute to solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain patient and practice confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, customers, and vendors in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner, serving as the primary point of contact for patient interactions.
• Answer telephone calls, respond to inquiries, and manage email or digital communications in a timely and professional manner.
• Schedule patient appointments and optimize provider schedules, including managing cancellations, reschedules, and same-day fill opportunities.
• Confirm appointments and send reminders to reduce no-show rates and help patients prepare for visits.
• Verify insurance eligibility and patient demographics before appointments and accurately enter and maintain information in the EMR.
• Understand insurance plans and communicate coverage, benefits, and patient financial responsibility.
• Prepare patient charts and required documentation in advance of visits.
• Collect and document charges, co-pays, and payments in the EMR; allocate balances appropriately; and support claim preparation and submission.
• Run reports and review accounts to ensure charges are billed, filed, and up to date.
• Monitor patient flow and provider schedules for bottlenecks, delays, or overlaps, and communicate and adjust as needed.
• Communicate with patients about wait times, delays, and next steps.
• Coordinate with clinical and optical teams to support smooth patient transitions and continuity of care.
• Support patient retention through follow-up, recall, and reactivation outreach, including annual and medically necessary appointments.
• Help maintain an organized, clean, and patient-ready front office.
• Perform other duties as needed and as assigned by the Practice Manager, Assistant Practice Manager, and/or Optometrist.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits
• Employee vision discount program
• HSA/FSA
• PTO
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED