Patient Admin Specialist

Aquent is partnering with a major Healthcare company to find a Patient Administrative Specialist for a temporary opportunity. In this essential front-office role, you will be the first point of contact for patients, orchestrating smooth clinic visits and supporting specialized outpatient care through seamless coordination and compassionate service.

To be considered for this role, you must:

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  Be authorized to work in the United States

  
  
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  Not require sponsorship of any kind for the duration of the assignment

  
  
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  Be able to work on a W-2 basis (C2C or 1099 is not permitted for this position)

  
  

Key Responsibilities

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  Manage Front Desk Operations: Welcome and check in/out arriving patients, answer multi-line telephone systems, route calls, and address initial inquiries regarding appointments, schedules, and payments.

  
  
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  Coordinate Patient Care & Scheduling: Schedule clinic appointments and procedures in close alignment with provider preferences, urgent clinical needs, and departmental priorities.

  
  
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  Verify Authorizations: Ensure all necessary insurance verifications, medical authorizations, and patient intake forms are completed accurately prior to appointments.

  
  
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  Support Clinical Communications: Triage and respond to non-clinical patient messages and CRM inquiries, escalating urgent or clinical requests to medical staff as needed.

  
  
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  Maintain Administrative Records: Oversee electronic medical records (EMR) system entry, update staff and paging directories, and process clinic-specific faxes, mail, and medical documentation.

  
  
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  Facilitate Interdepartmental Collaboration: Act as an effective liaison between front-office operations and clinical back-office staff to maintain smooth outpatient clinic flow.

  
  

Requirements & Qualifications

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  High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

  
  
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  Minimum of 1 year of related healthcare administrative or front-office experience.

  
  
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  Basic understanding of medical terminology and clinic workflows.

  
  
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  Strong proficiency with Windows-based operating systems, office software, and computer systems.

  
  
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  Demonstrated ability using complex or multi-line telephone systems.

  
  
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  Excellent verbal, written, and active listening communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to patient understanding.

  
  
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  Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills in fast-paced environments.

  
  
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  Dedication to delivering compassionate, patient-centered service with a calm demeanor under pressure.

  
  
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  Knowledge of or commitment to practicing C-I-CARE principles.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Prior hands-on experience navigating Epic electronic health records (EHR/EMR).

  
  
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  Experience assisting with peer orientation and onboarding of new administrative personnel.

  
  

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $35.81-$38.96/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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