Patient Support Specialist

Patient Support Specialist

Our Community Care Regional Podiatry and Surgery office is hiring a part-time Patient Support Specialist to join their team!

This is a 16-18 hour work week: Two days per week, either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Two consecutive days preferred. Tuesdays 8:00am-4:30pm or 6:00pm at our Niskayuna office located on Balltown Road, Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm or 6:00pm at our North Greenbush office located on Jordan Road, Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm. Niskayuna office.

The ideal candidate will have superior customer service skills, preferably in the medical field. This position is formerly known as a Medical Secretary.

Responsibilities:

• Greeting and checking in patients when they arrive to the office.
• Process incoming telephone calls/messages based on office policy and procedure.
• Schedule appointments for patients, following office protocols for access to care.
• Schedule all follow up appointments as directed by the providers or as indicated on encounter forms.
• Obtain patient signature on the appropriate waiver(s) according to insurance requirements
• Organize and monitor the provider's daily schedule.
• Maintain timely patient flow.
• Verify patient insurance coverage/demographic information at each visit and update when necessary

If you are interested in this opportunity and have the desired qualifications, please Apply Now!

Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

CCP salary ranges are designed to be competitive with room for professional and financial growth. Individual compensation is based on several factors unique to each candidate, such as work experience, qualifications, and skills. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay.

CCP's compensation packages go far beyond just salary. The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, retirement plan, and much more in a business casual environment!

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, gender and ethnic perspectives to Community Care Physicians.

Community Care Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• High school graduate or equivalent with additional education desirable.
• Previous clerical experience in a medical practice preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures preferred.
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, family members, physicians, providers, managers, co-workers and external customers.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality and discretion.
• Prior authorization experience preferred.