Patient/Office Coordinator

UK St. Claire • Long Beach, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Summary
Responsible for managing patient workflow operations, including registration, pre-authorization, scheduling, and insurance plan of care. Performs routine and complex clerical and secretarial duties to support clinic functions. Coordinates communication between patients, staff, and providers. Ensures efficient office operations and accurate documentation. Supports overall clinic effectiveness and patient experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
• Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
• Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily clinic operations including patient scheduling, pre-registering and registering patients, maintaining medical records, managing orders, conducting follow-up calls, and obtaining pre-authorizations as appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining office supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintains timely and appropriate communication with patients, families, and other individuals.
• Manages time effectively to serve multiple projects.
• Performs duties with self-motivation, independent judgment, and teamwork.
• Provides oversight, support, and accountability for all front desk functions performed by front office assistants, if applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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