Patient Access Scheduling Coordinator

Patient Access Scheduling Coordinator Patient Access Scheduling Coordinator will serve patients by supporting timely, efficient, and successful scheduling for all MAHEC clinics, all while providing excellent patient experience. They will assist the patient in preparing for their appointment at MAHEC through creating and managing patient accounts, verification of insurance and demographics and ensure the proper paperwork has been completed and assess if new paperwork is needed. This position works directly with the patients. Specific responsibilities include: Schedule patient appointments across all MAHEC clinics Schedule patient appointments for MAHEC specialty groups Obtain and review patient's legal documentation related to decision-making for Risk review Reschedule cancelled patients Process incoming and internal referrals Send registration forms electronically to patient Collect all necessary patient demographic information Collect and verify all insurance information, screen all patients for sliding scale Determine if medical interpreter will be required for patient visit Prepare and deliver appropriate pre-visit patient paperwork, including Request of Information (ROI) form Collects patient payments over the phone Answer phones, check voicemails, monitor phone volume Monitors appropriate electronic health record inbox and provides follow-up Participates in orientation of new staff Participate in process improvement of new and existing workflows Float within Pre-Visit Planning functions as needed Key competencies include: Communication skills Decision making Health care knowledge Interpersonal skills Organizational values Problem solving Specified skills include: Computer: Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications required. Advanced skills in a Medical Office Management software program, preferably Allscripts. Foreign language: Spanish-speaking skills preferred. Physical demands include: Sedentary - Very light energy level: Lift 10 lbs box overhead, Lift and Carry 15 lbs, Push/Pull 20 lbs cart. Supervisory responsibilities are not applicable. Education and experience: Minimum qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following: High school diploma or equivalent, two years of relevant experience in an ambulatory setting, or comparable combined education and/or experience required. Preferred qualifications: Previous experience in a medical office/clinical environment preferred. Required licenses are not applicable. Schedule: Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); 40 hours per workweek; weekend, holiday, or evening coverage is occasionally required. Work hours will need to be flexible in order to respond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader. Position compensation: $21.83/hour, full time + full benefits At MAHEC, we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive. All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption. MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer. MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

Created: 2026-03-10