Patient Services Specialist

American Oncology Network

. Greet patients and caregivers and create a welcoming environment .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeCorpus Christi • Texas • United StatesJunior💰 $16 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in managing patient interactions, scheduling, and documentation within a healthcare environment, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies. Exhibits strong customer service skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced setting.

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Patient SchedulingEMR DocumentationCustomer ServiceHIPAA ComplianceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Patient Check-InPayment ProcessingMedical History DocumentationAppointment ManagementChart MaintenanceDocument ManagementCash HandlingRecord KeepingData EntryMulti-Site Operations

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

EMR SystemsFax ServersDocument Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SettingPatient ServicesConfidentialityFederal RegulationsState RegulationsLocal Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Greet patients and caregivers and create a welcoming environment
Check in patients, verify identity, and document arrival status in the EMR
Verify, update, and maintain patient demographic information
Collect, document, and post patient payments and co-pays; issue receipts
Ensure completion of patient forms and medical history documentation
Answer inbound calls, route calls, and document messages in the EMR
Schedule and manage patient appointments, referrals, testing, treatments, and hospital admissions
Maintain physician schedules and resolve scheduling conflicts
Coordinate physician schedule changes, meetings, vacations, conferences, and drug representative visits
Assign new patients to appropriate clinicians and maintain assignment records
Contact patients regarding missed appointments and reschedule as appropriate
Document and relay hospital consults, messages, and urgent information
Manage answering service activation/deactivation and retrieve messages
Create, maintain, and update patient charts in EMR and billing systems
Assemble and verify patient and hospital follow-up records and obtain missing documentation
Process, file, and distribute faxes, mail, courier deliveries, and electronic documents
Respond to medical record requests in accordance with policy and HIPAA requirements
Support legal and subpoena-related chart requests
Maintain EMR, fax servers, and document management systems
Verify patient identifiers and resolve misfiled documentation
Prepare daily close documentation, deposits, and trial closes
Balance cash drawers and handle funds according to procedures
Notify Financial Counselors of insurance changes, STAT scheduling needs, or hospital admissions
Distribute reports, schedules, and documentation to appropriate departments
Comply with federal, state, and local regulations and AON policies
Perform duties across Patient Services stations and provide coverage across locations
Assist with training and onboarding new Patient Services staff
Maintain organized workspaces, safeguard equipment, and protect confidentiality
Support multi-site operations and work at alternate AON locations as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma
Minimum of one (1) year experience in a healthcare setting
Demonstrated customer service focus with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse populations
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to work at alternate AON locations as business needs require