Patient Access Specialist

Job Title Under close supervision, performs clerical and public contact work. Examples Of Duties Manages appointments for multiple providers and services at multiple Family Health Centers (FHC) locations. Answers, screens, and processes medical service requests. Responds to patient requests for an appointment via patient portal or the United Community platform. Confers with on-site personnel to work same-day patients into today's schedule. Collects minimal patient demographic information and enters into the Practice Management System (PMS). Refers patients to the FHC nursing team for triage and medical services. Responds to crisis/red flag calls and refers them to the appropriate personnel. Utilizes the PMS to schedule appointments, take messages for provider visits and services, and communicate the required information to the appropriate personnel. Identifies patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and/or other communication barriers and uses the appropriate interpretative services. Documents as appropriate on the medical record, forms, and/or computer the required documentation related to interpretative services. Adheres to standard safety and infection control precautions. Performs related work as required. Minimum Requirements High school graduation or its equivalent. Three months of clinical/clerical experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or health care setting OR Certification from a Medical Office Specialist, Medical Secretary, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or other medical clerical program. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted, as determined applicable by Civil Service. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Responds to patient and FHC needs via telephone, internet, fax, computer software, and in person. Lifts and carries materials weighing up to 15 lbs. with or without assistance. Spends extended periods of time sitting and reaching. Spends extended periods of time typing and reading computer screens. Identifies medical record documentation, requests, and/or releases. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be available to work extended hours, both before and after the scheduled shift, as well as additional days as necessary. Must provide own transportation to work at other FHC locations as needed.