Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary :
This position is responsible for patient movement coordination. This includes communicating with patient via telephone and in person, pre-registration, surgery scheduling, and patient satisfaction. The position will act as an ambassador on behalf of the company with customers, clients, and vendors in public.
ABOUT YOU : Essential Character Traits :
- Dependability and Punctual – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Consistently at work and on time; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
- Team-player - Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to be extremely effective independently.
- Quality and Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, while completing work in a timely manner.
- Problem-Solver - Demonstrates proactive approaches to problem-solving and strong decision-making skills.
- Communicator – Effective management of interpersonal skills, communicates issues with high degree of professional communication through support, and responds as appropriate . Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, relationship builder.
- Motivated – Forward thinker, who actively seeks opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies and proposes solutions. Sets and achieves challenging goals.
- Ethical – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Sensitive to cultural differences, and values diversity.
- Adaptable – Highly adaptable, embraces changes in the work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to) :
Interacts with customers, vendors, and clients with excellent customer serviceOversight and partnership with the clinical staff to determine appropriate schedulingTriages phone calls to determine if scheduling need is emergentTransfer calls to appropriate personnel, if necessaryResponsible for pre-registration by obtaining demographics, insurance, and other necessary information for efficient claim processingOversight and monitor clinic no shows, reschedules, and cancelations to adhere with company policiesRespond to information requests from various parties both internally and externallyEnsure appointment scheduling requests and referrals are processed and documented completely and in a timely mannerResponsible for providing support to clinical team to facilitate the administrative components of clinic referrals, surgical orders, out-patient testing, and external referralsScan internal and / or external documentation into appropriate patient recordsMonitor referral patterns and reports back to immediate supervisorAnswer a high volume of incoming telephone calls and facsimiles from external facilitiesProcess referrals and respond to general information requests via facsimiles and telephoneReview referrals and second opinion requests for completeness to adhere with company protocolsPromptly complete and resolve all orders for out-patient testing, surgery, and external referralsPrepare surgical reports for physicians and / or clinical staffReview orders for completeness and follows up for additional information if necessaryCollection of bad debt and balances on patient accountsEffective and detailed written and oral communication with physicians, patients, facilities, and vendorsAssist the Workers’ Compensation Coordinator with coordinating surgeries and / or other services neededFollows all HIPAA, compliance, privacy, and confidentiality standardsPerforms other clerical duties as neededMaintain a clean workspaceOther duties as assignedRegular in office attendance, requiredSkills and / or Qualifications (not limited to) :
Type 30-40 wpm1-4 years’ experience in high-volume interactive customer serviceFluent Medical Terminology, orthopaedics preferredAbility to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructionsProficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Adobe AcrobatExcellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skillsKnowledge of HIPAA guidelines and regulations.Physical Requirements :
Prolonged period of sitting at a desk and working on a computerProlonged periods of being on phone callsBending / twisting / liftingAbility to lift and / or carry up to twenty (20) poundsKeen sense of eyesight and hearingAbility to stand or sit for an extended periodAbility to lift, grip, carry, touch, speak, and listenEducation and / or Experience :
Required High School diploma or GEDOne (1) to three (3) years of experience in high-volume interactive healthcare facilityMedical Terminology, orthopaedics preferredICD-10 and CPT coding knowledge, preferred1-3 years’ experience with medical office or insurance knowledge