Patient Care Specialist

Patient Care SpecialistCharlottesville, VAFirst (Days)SMJMG is excited to hire a full-time Patient Care Specialist to help create an exceptional experience for our patients every day! If you have at least 3 years of customer service experience along with 1 year of healthcare experience or medical schooling and have been looking for an opportunity to join Sentara, this could be the perfect next step in your career.This FLOAT position offers a unique opportunity to support 10 clinics throughout the Charlottesville area, allowing you to expand your skills, gain exposure to multiple specialties and teams, and continue growing within the organization. No two days are the same, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, learning, and building connections across multiple practices.Position Details: • Full-time, 40 hours per week • Monday–Friday day shift • FLOAT role supporting multiple clinic locations throughout CharlottesvilleJoin a team that values patient care, teamwork, growth, and creating a positive experience for every patient who walks through the door.Job DescriptionAs a Patient Care Specialist with Sentara Healthcare, you will provide non-clinical support within a physician's office and ensure excellent patient experience by performing a variety of complex administrative tasks to support patient care delivery. Primary duties include answering phones, scheduling appointments, and answering patient questions. In this role, you will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.Must have ability to communicate with insurance carriers and discharge planners in a professional manner. Must be enthusiastic and energetic.Education:High School diploma or equivalency REQUIREDExperience:1 year of healthcare experience or medical schooling REQUIREDCustomer service experience REQUIREDKeywords: Patient Care Representative, Customer Service, Talroo-Allied Health, Medical OfficeBenefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Pet Insurance •Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.