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Patient Coordinator jobs are open across hospitals, medical group practices, specialty clinics, and behavioral health organizations, from entry-level scheduling roles to senior care coordination and practice operations positions, with specializations in patient intake, referral management, and insurance authorization. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Peachtree Dentistry is looking for a friendly, organized, and motivated Patient Care Coordinator to join our front office team! This role includes patient communication, scheduling, insurance and financial coordination, and helping keep the office running smoothly. We’re looking for someone who is positive, dependable, and enjoys creating a welcoming experience for patients.
Must be flexible to work at both our Scott’s Addition and North Chesterfield locations.
What we offer:
- 401(k) matching
- Pension & profit sharing
- PTO & holiday pay
- Health & vision insurance
- Free on-site gym & pool access
If you’re upbeat, dependable, and enjoy working in a supportive team environment, come grow with us at Peachtree Dentistry!
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Peachtree Dentistry is looking for a friendly, organized, and motivated Patient Care Coordinator to join our front office team! This role includes patient communication, scheduling, insurance and financial coordination, and helping keep the office running smoothly. We’re looking for someone who is positive, dependable, and enjoys creating a welcoming experience for patients.
Must be flexible to work at both our Scott’s Addition and North Chesterfield locations.
What we offer:
- 401(k) matching
- Pension & profit sharing
- PTO & holiday pay
- Health & vision insurance
- Free on-site gym & pool access
If you’re upbeat, dependable, and enjoy working in a supportive team environment, come grow with us at Peachtree Dentistry!
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Optum105
- MyEyeDr.87
- AEG Vision74
- Hartford HealthCare33
- Professional Physical Therapy31
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services81
- Insurance17
- Education13
- Automotive4
- Science & Research4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient coordinator jobs.
- High school diploma or associate degree in healthcare administration or a related field
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth
- Knowledge of insurance verification, prior authorization, and medical billing processes
- Strong communication skills for coordinating between patients, clinical staff, and insurers
- Proficiency in scheduling software and standard office productivity tools
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements
Tips for Your Patient Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to each setting
A hospital patient coordinator role and a specialty clinic role pull from the same job title but expect different skills. Highlight patient intake workflows for high-volume settings and referral coordination or prior authorization experience when applying to smaller specialty practices.
List your EHR systems by name
Hiring managers scan for specific electronic health record systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth. Name every platform you've worked in, even briefly, because a match on one system often moves your application past the initial screen faster than any other credential.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists patient coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get a medical terminology certificate first
If you're transitioning from a non-clinical background, a short medical terminology or healthcare administration certificate signals you can communicate with clinical staff and read patient records accurately. Many employers treat it as a substitute for direct patient-facing experience.
Prepare a scenario answer about a difficult patient
Interviewers for patient coordinator roles almost always ask a behavioral question about managing an upset or confused patient. Prepare a specific example that shows empathy, de-escalation, and a clear resolution, since this is the moment that separates candidates with identical credentials.
Negotiate your starting pay using department context
Patient coordinator pay varies significantly between primary care, oncology, and behavioral health settings even within the same city. Research the department type, patient volume, and billing complexity of the role before your offer conversation so you can make a grounded case for your target rate.
Patient Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most patient coordinators?
The companies hiring the most patient coordinators right now include Optum, MyEyeDr., and AEG Vision, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, multispecialty group practices, and behavioral health networks tend to post the highest volumes consistently.
How many patient coordinator jobs are remote?
About 10% of patient coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in roles focused on telephonic care coordination, insurance authorization, and patient intake for telehealth platforms. Roles that require in-person check-in, specimen collection, or bedside coordination remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a patient coordinator?
Start by earning a high school diploma or an associate degree in healthcare administration, then gain experience in a patient-facing role such as medical receptionist or scheduling coordinator. Develop fluency in at least one major electronic health record system, complete a medical terminology course if your background is non-clinical, and build familiarity with insurance verification and prior authorization workflows before applying to coordinator positions.
Can I get hired as a patient coordinator with little or no experience?
Yes, many employers will hire candidates with no direct patient coordinator experience if you demonstrate strong administrative skills, comfort with medical software, and a clear understanding of patient confidentiality. Front desk, call center, or customer service experience in any healthcare setting is often treated as equivalent to coordinator experience, especially at high-volume primary care or urgent care practices looking for trainable candidates.
What does the patient coordinator interview process look like?
Most patient coordinator interviews involve a phone or video screen with HR focused on availability and basic qualifications, followed by an in-person or video interview with a practice manager or department lead. Expect behavioral questions about handling a difficult patient interaction, a scenario question about competing scheduling priorities, and sometimes a short role-play or software demonstration to assess your EHR comfort before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to patient coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to patient coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your preferred setting, experience level, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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