Location: Riverside, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Patient Care Coordinator to join their busy pulmonary practice in Riverside. This is a high-volume, patient-facing role supporting individuals with chronic respiratory conditions, including lung cancer and shortness of breath. The ideal candidate will combine exceptional customer service with strong scheduling and insurance knowledge to ensure patients receive timely, coordinated care.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer a high volume of inbound patient calls in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Schedule new and follow-up appointments while gathering all necessary clinical information.
• Ask detailed questions to determine the purpose of the visit, including any recent imaging, testing, or procedures completed.
• Verify insurance eligibility and ensure required authorizations are obtained prior to appointments.
• Accurately document detailed appointment notes so providers have the appropriate clinical context before each visit.
• Coordinate appointments while ensuring all required documentation and authorizations are in place.
• Provide outstanding customer service to patients and families, demonstrating empathy and patience during every interaction.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of medical scheduling or patient care coordination experience.
• Previous experience in a high-volume medical office.
• Strong appointment scheduling experience required.
• Knowledge of insurance verification, eligibility, and prior authorizations.
• Excellent documentation and note-taking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is kind, compassionate, and highly detail-oriented. They understand that many patients are facing serious pulmonary conditions and recognize the importance of providing empathy and reassurance throughout every interaction. They are proactive in asking the right questions, thorough in documenting patient information, and committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience while ensuring providers have everything they need before each appointment.

Location: Riverside, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Patient Care Coordinator to join their busy pulmonary practice in Riverside. This is a high-volume, patient-facing role supporting individuals with chronic respiratory conditions, including lung cancer and shortness of breath. The ideal candidate will combine exceptional customer service with strong scheduling and insurance knowledge to ensure patients receive timely, coordinated care.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer a high volume of inbound patient calls in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Schedule new and follow-up appointments while gathering all necessary clinical information.
• Ask detailed questions to determine the purpose of the visit, including any recent imaging, testing, or procedures completed.
• Verify insurance eligibility and ensure required authorizations are obtained prior to appointments.
• Accurately document detailed appointment notes so providers have the appropriate clinical context before each visit.
• Coordinate appointments while ensuring all required documentation and authorizations are in place.
• Provide outstanding customer service to patients and families, demonstrating empathy and patience during every interaction.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of medical scheduling or patient care coordination experience.
• Previous experience in a high-volume medical office.
• Strong appointment scheduling experience required.
• Knowledge of insurance verification, eligibility, and prior authorizations.
• Excellent documentation and note-taking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is kind, compassionate, and highly detail-oriented. They understand that many patients are facing serious pulmonary conditions and recognize the importance of providing empathy and reassurance throughout every interaction. They are proactive in asking the right questions, thorough in documenting patient information, and committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience while ensuring providers have everything they need before each appointment.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

^*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.