The Patient Care Coordination Specialist II performs intermediate-level patient coordination duties requiring independent judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and advanced knowledge of referral, specialty scheduling, and benefit coordination processes. This role supports continuity of care across internal and external services while performing full registration and front-desk functions.
Responsibilities include:
- Serving as the primary point of contact for patients, providers, and staff via phone, electronic communication, or in person
- Registering and pre-registering patients with accurate demographic, insurance, and eligibility information
- Performing patient check-in and supporting self-check-in workflows in multiple EHR systems
- Scheduling, rescheduling, and canceling appointments across multiple service lines
- Managing scheduling and patient communication worklists and conducting outreach
- Processing and routing travel documents and medical records according to policy
- Coordinating internal and external patient referrals, including documentation, tracking, and follow-up
- Verifying insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements
- Communicating care coordination updates to patients, clinical teams, and external partners
- Supporting enrollment in the MySEARHC patient portal
- Maintaining patient confidentiality, service excellence standards, and required competencies
Requirements & Qualifications
- Associate's degree or two years of college in social services, healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field, or two years of relevant work experience
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field may substitute for all required experience
- Knowledge of referral processes, insurance benefits, and authorization requirements
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to adapt quickly to new systems and workflows
- Current BLS certification may be required per department
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay: $26.06 - $36.08 per hour
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
Location
Alaska, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago