Patient Appointment Coordinator - Island Primary Care - Orcas Island, Per Diem, Day Shift

In the Patient Appointment Coordinator role, you will play a key role in the department, as you will be responsible for acting as a patient advocate at all times. This position schedules and confirms appointments, verifies patient insurance eligibility, assists patients upon check-in and check-out, prepares documents for clinic appointment, enters patient demographic and insurance data into electronic medical record and offers other administrative office support.

Location: Orcas Island, WA, Onsite
Schedule: Per Diem / Days
Salary: $24.00 - $35.00 per hour

What you will be doing:

• Warmly and professionally greets and registers patients with a smile.
• Verifies insurance and demographic data and updates information as needed.
• Schedules appointments for medical providers.
• Calls patients with appointment reminders.
• Work patient electronic worklists.
• Prepares patient record for appointments, print routing slips, and fills out other documents as needed.
• Prepares deposits and daily income summaries.
• Receives cash and insurance payments.
• Collaborates with the Orcas Patient Liaison to assist patient scheduling and coordination of services.
• Picks-up, sends, and distributes mail from post office.
• Initiates and assists with patient release of records.
• Assists with closing the office.

What you will bring to the role:

• Demonstrated communication skills consistent with Island Hospital’s mission, vision, values and Promise.
• Planning, organization and prioritization skills with demonstrated evidence of critical thinking, problem solving and analytical processing ability.
• Self-motivated, flexible and has the ability work independently and in a team environment, with strong ethical standards.
• Adaptability and flexibility to facilitate change while meeting multiple demands and priorities of a challenging position and workload.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with staff at all levels of the organization with a focus on forming partnerships with key stakeholders to achieve an optimal patient care experience and support Island Hospital’s strategic goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and build positive relationships with clinicians, leaders, and other stakeholders.

Your Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, advanced education preferred.
• Previous experience in a physician clinic setting strongly preferred.

Make a Difference with Us

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team

Ready to Apply?

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.