Patient Concierge

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Patient Concierge

Reports to: Practice Leader

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

SUMMARY

As a Patient Concierge, you will be the first point of contact for patients, providing exceptional customer service and administrative support. Your responsibilities will include greeting and checking in patients, managing appointment scheduling, handling phone inquiries, and maintaining patient records. You will assist with pre- and post-surgery patient care by offering guidance, addressing concerns, and ensuring a smooth, welcoming experience throughout their visit. Additionally, you will collaborate with the clinical and administrative teams to ensure efficient clinic operations and a positive patient experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)

• Patient Reception & Greeting: Greet patients warmly, ensuring comfort and directing them to the appropriate area for check-in.
• Scheduling Appointments: Manage and confirm patient appointments, handle rescheduling, and maintain the clinic’s calendar for consultations and treatments.
• Patient Intake & Documentation: Collect and accurately input patient information, ensuring all necessary forms are completed and signed.
• Phone & Email Management: Screen calls, provide service information, answer inquiries, and respond to emails professionally.

• Billing & Payment Processing: Assist with processing payments, verify insurance, and ensure accurate documentation of transactions.
• Patient Communication: Confirm appointments, provide pre-procedure reminders, and answer patient questions before visits.
• Maintaining Office Organization: Ensure the front desk area is clean, organized, and stocked with supplies, while managing patient flow for efficiency.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with medical and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient care and address patient feedback.
• Handling Confidential Information: Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality when managing patient records and personal information.
• General Administrative Support: Assist with filing, chart preparation, and other daily office tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Promoting Services: Be knowledgeable about services, products, and promotions, and guide patients to the appropriate staff for additional information.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of experience in a front desk or administrative role, preferably in a medical office, spa, or plastic surgery practice.
• Experience in patient/customer service, including handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Experience with scheduling, managing appointments, and working with practice management software is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certification in office management or medical administration is a plus.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and ability to learn new software quickly.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Not Applicable

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong customer service skills with a positive and empathetic attitude toward patients.
• High attention to detail, especially in managing patient records and handling sensitive information.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Friendly, approachable, and patient-focused, with a strong desire to provide excellent service.
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and reliability.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive patient information and situations.

KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS

In this role, your success will be measured by your ability to efficiently manage patient interactions, streamline appointment scheduling, and ensure smooth clinic operations, all while maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and supporting overall business efficiency. Key measures of success include:

• Patient Satisfaction Score
• Call Answer Rate
• Appointment Show Rate
• Patient Payments % of Balance Due

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and to talk and hear. Employees may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds along with pushing and pulling on higher BMI patients. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to risk of infectious diseases when interacting with patients and/or family members. The employee may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ascend Plastic Surgery Partners Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.