Patient Communications Specialist

Sweetgrass & SouthernMED Pediatrics•Aiken, SC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Communications Specialist serves as a key liaison between patients and the healthcare organization. This role is responsible for managing patient inquiries, delivering accurate information, ensuring timely responses, and enhancing the overall patient experience through compassionate, effective communication. The ideal candidate is empathetic, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to speak, read and write effectively.
Demonstrates proper telephone etiquette.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines, in a detail-oriented manner.

Nice To Haves

Prior medical experience preferred.
Knowledge and/or prior experience with insurance verification and patient accounts preferred.
Working knowledge of computer applications.
Prior experience with EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for patient inquiries via phone, email, patient portals, or in person.
Provide accurate and timely information regarding appointments and general services.
Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to resolve patient concerns and ensure follow-up.
Schedule, confirm, and reschedule appointments using eClinicalworks EMR.
Document all patient interactions in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
Escalate complex issues to appropriate departments while ensuring continued communication with the patient.
Monitor patient feedback channels and assist with service recovery when necessary.
Support internal communication efforts to improve patient engagement and satisfaction.
Attend staff meetings.
Manages time efficiently.
Completes all mandatory training.
Demonstrates commitment to superior patient and family experience.
Collaborates with others to coordinate care, resolve concerns, and address the needs of patients and family members.
Prioritizes safety by taking initiative to identify and eliminate risks.
Respects and considers patient rights to privacy by complying with all HIPAA guidelines.
Communicates professionally and appropriately.
Builds strong working relationships.
Identifies, analyzes and solves problems.
Accepts responsibility for decisions and actions.
Utilizes appropriate resources to effectively and successfully execute responsibilities.
Adheres to regulatory and company policies and procedures.