Job Description
Job Description
Description
Be the Connection That Helps Patients Access the Care They Deserve.
Schedule : Monday - Friday 7 : 30am - 4 : 00pm
As a Patient Care Specialist in our primary care team, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness. You’ll support patients—especially those with no or limited insurance—by coordinating referrals, managing assistance programs, and ensuring they get the right care at the right time. This full-time, Monday–Friday role is perfect for someone who thrives on helping others navigate the healthcare system with compassion and clarity.
This is a great opportunity for someone who :
- Finds fulfillment in supporting underserved or uninsured individuals
- Enjoys being a vital link between patients and their care teams
- Is detail-oriented, organized, and energized by fast-paced clinic environments
- Wants to contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven nonprofit in rural healthcare
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate referrals, pre-authorizations, and appointments for diagnostic services and specialty careSupport patients in enrolling in Patient Assistance Programs for medication accessTrack and manage referrals, test results, and documentation within electronic health recordsCommunicate test results to patients under provider directionCollaborate across departments to ensure integrated and culturally competent careHelp connect patients to community resources outside of standard primary careRequirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
High School / GED requiredAssociate’s / Bachelor’s in nursing preferredWORK EXPERIENCE
At least two (2) years of equivalent work experience required if an associate degree or medical assistant certification is not obtainedAt least two (2) years medical office experience requiredSocial work and behavioral health knowledge experience preferredKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite requiredAbility to maintain confidentiality required