
Patient Experience Coordinator
knownwell · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $65,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Coordinate patient care as the first point of contact.
- Manage high-volume patient calls and inquiries efficiently.
- Schedule and coordinate patient appointments and services.
- Document patient interactions accurately in EHR system.
- Provide empathetic, patient-centered support remotely.
About the role
About knownwell
Meet knownwell, weight-inclusive healthcare for all. Join a dynamic company that is changing the way obesity care is delivered. We offer weight management, primary care, nutrition counseling, and health coaching. Our care model combines in-clinic and virtual care to bring support to patients where and when they need it.
Backed by $50M in funding—including a $25M round led by CVS Health Ventures with support from a16z Bio + Health, Flare Capital, MassMutual, and Intermountain Ventures—we’re scaling fast and expanding access to evidence-based obesity care nationwide.
About the Role: Patient Experience Coordinator
We are looking to build our team with a Patient Experience Coordinator, who will be the first point of contact for customers seeking assistance or information regarding our services. Your primary responsibility will be to efficiently address customer inquiries, resolve problems, and provide accurate information in a professional and courteous manner. You will utilize excellent communication skills, patience, and problem-solving abilities to ensure satisfaction and maintain positive relationships with our patients.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 7:00pm ET
What You Will Do
- Manage high-volume inbound and outbound patient calls while providing professional, empathetic support
- Schedule, reschedule, and modify patient appointments across multiple care services while ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Conduct proactive outreach to patients to coordinate care recommended by providers, including follow-up visits, referrals, and specialty services
- Review patient requests, provider orders, and referral information to ensure timely scheduling and appropriate next steps
- Accurately document all patient interactions, outreach attempts, and scheduling outcomes within the electronic health record (EHR)
- Leave clear, detailed voicemail messages and track follow-up attempts according to established outreach protocols
- Assist new patients with onboarding tasks, including app access and appointment preparation
- Monitor multiple patient service queues to ensure requests are resolved within established service level timelines
- Escalate clinical questions, urgent concerns, or complex cases to the appropriate care team when necessary
- Maintain a high level of service quality while meeting productivity expectations related to call handling, documentation, and patient follow-up
- Work collaboratively with clinical teams, operations staff, and leadership to ensure a seamless patient experience
- Follow standardized workflows and documentation requirements to maintain operational consistency and compliance
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- 5+ years of experience in medical scheduling, patient access, or healthcare call center environments; large academic health center experience strongly preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain next steps to patients
- Excellent multitasking and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document information in electronic systems
- Experience working within electronic health record (EHR) platforms (Athena experience preferred)
- Comfort navigating multiple systems simultaneously while speaking with patients
- Curiosity and comfort navigating in ambiguity
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure
- A patient-first mindset with a commitment to compassionate, high-quality service
- Nice to Have: Previous experience in patient access, care coordination, referral management, or healthcare scheduling
- Nice to Have: Experience supporting telehealth or multi-state care models.
- Nice to Have: Bilingual language skills.
Performance Expectations
- Manage a high volume of daily patient interactions across phone and EHR System
- Complete patient outreach attempts within defined timeframes and documentation standards
- Maintain accurate scheduling and patient record documentation
- Deliver consistent, patient-centered service while balancing efficiency and quality
Pay & Perks
- Fully remote opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with company match
- Up to 20 days of PTO per year + company holidays
- Up to 14 weeks of parental leave (12 for non-birthing parents)
- Annual work from home stipend for remote employees
knownwell, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Based on current size of the clinic and HIPAA regulation, providers cannot receive care in clinic and provider’s household members cannot receive primary care in the clinic.
Key skills/competency
- Patient Experience Coordinator
- Medical Scheduling
- Patient Access
- Healthcare Call Center
- EHR Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Customer Service
- Remote Work
- Problem-Solving
- Communication Skills
Skills & topics
- Patient Experience Coordinator
- Medical Scheduling
- Patient Access
- Healthcare Call Center
- EHR
- Care Coordination
- Customer Service
- Remote
- Health Coaching
- Weight Management
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of medical scheduling or healthcare call center experience, emphasizing EHR proficiency and patient communication.
- Showcase relevant skills: Quantify achievements in managing patient volume, scheduling accuracy, and patient satisfaction in your application.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your problem-solving skills, ability to stay calm under pressure, and patient-first mindset.
- Demonstrate EHR expertise: Be prepared to discuss your experience with EHR platforms like Athena and your comfort navigating multiple systems.
- Research knownwell: Understand their mission of weight-inclusive healthcare and their innovative care model to align your answers with their values.
Technical preparation
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Patient Experience Coordinator role at knownwell?
- The Patient Experience Coordinator position at knownwell is a fully remote opportunity, allowing you to work from home.
- What are the required qualifications for the Patient Experience Coordinator at knownwell?
- You need a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience in medical scheduling, patient access, or a healthcare call center. Experience in a large academic health center is strongly preferred.
- What specific EHR experience is preferred for this role at knownwell?
- While experience with any EHR platform is valuable, Athena experience is specifically preferred for the Patient Experience Coordinator role.
- What are the operating hours for the Patient Experience Coordinator position at knownwell?
- The hours of operation for this role are Monday through Friday, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).
- Does knownwell offer benefits for the Patient Experience Coordinator?
- Yes, knownwell offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan with company match, PTO, and parental leave.
- What kind of patient interaction can I expect as a Patient Experience Coordinator at knownwell?
- You will manage high-volume inbound and outbound patient calls, assist with scheduling, conduct proactive outreach for care coordination, and document interactions in the EHR.
- Is there a specific focus or specialty for knownwell's healthcare services?
- Yes, knownwell focuses on weight-inclusive healthcare, offering services like weight management, primary care, nutrition counseling, and health coaching.
- What is the career growth potential for a Patient Experience Coordinator at knownwell?
- As knownwell is scaling rapidly and expanding nationwide, there are opportunities for growth within operations and patient support roles as the company expands its services.