Patient Care Specialist II

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Naples, FLtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
M102266
** Job Description Summary
** Millennium Physician Group   Patient Care Specialist II   Full Time (Monday-Friday 8:00

Am-5pm)   860 111th Ave N, Naples FL      The Patient Care Specialist II performs advanced administrative and patient access duties to support daily  medical office operations. This role is responsible for independently registering patients, verifying insurance,  processing referrals, and resolving basic billing or documentation issues. The Specialist II ensures all  interactions comply with HIPAA, privacy, and organizational policies while consistently providing exceptional  service to patients, families, and staff.
** How will you make an impact & Requirements
** Millennium Physicians is seeking a
** Front Office Associate
** with
** at least 2 year of experience working in a healthcare front desk role**, preferably in
** Primary Care**, to join our dynamic medical team in
** Naples FL**.As the first point of contact for our patients, you’ll play a vital role in creating a welcoming and efficient experience from check-in to check-out. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a
** fast-paced environment**, is a
** quick learner**, and brings a
** team-first attitude
** to everything they do.
** What You’ll Bring:
*** Minimum
** 1 year of front desk experience in a healthcare setting
*** Prior experience with
** Electronic Medical Records (EMR
- Athena)
*** Ability to
** multi-task
** and stay organized under pressure
* A warm, professional demeanor and strong communication skills
* Passion for delivering
** exceptional customer service
*** Be part of a supportive, high-energy team
* Make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients
* Grow your career in a respected and patient-focused medical practice
*
* Job Description:

** Greets, registers, and checks in patients, ensuring all demographic, insurance, consent, and contact  information is accurate and current in the EHR.  
• Collects and processes copayments following standard cash-handling and reconciliation procedures.  
• Verifies insurance eligibility, obtains required authorizations, and documents verification results  accurately in the patient record.  
• Provides clear explanations of check-in processes, insurance requirements, and payment expectations.  
• Answers and routes phone calls, schedules or reschedules appointments, and maintains daily  appointment schedules while communicating adjustments to clinical staff.  
• Processes urgent specialist referrals, appointment ticklers, and medical record release requests in a  timely and accurate manner.  
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks including filing, faxing, scanning, and uploading documents  into the EHR.  
• Reviews patient accounts for outstanding balances or documentation errors and partners with billing  to resolve discrepancies.  
• Maintains full HIPAA and privacy compliance by safeguarding patient information, properly managing  documentation, and limiting access to authorized users only.  
• Identifies and reports potential privacy breaches, compliance risks, or billing concerns promptly  according to established protocols.  
• Prepares, routes, and manages medical documentation to ensure completeness, confidentiality, and  accuracy.  
• Provides professional, courteous customer service and maintains composure during high-volume or  challenging situations.  
• Coordinates scheduling across multiple providers, departments, or specialties to support efficient  patient flow.  
• Audits patient charts, registration data, and referral documentation to identify and correct compliance  or process issues.

Participates in mandatory training programs related to compliance, privacy, workflow changes, and  patient experience.  
• Supports the Practice Manager and care team with assigned administrative tasks.  
• Participates in departmental audits, workflow redesign initiatives, and implementation of new systems  or technologies.  
• Prepares and distributes operational reports related to scheduling efficiency, registration…