Talent.com
Patient Care Coordinator
Patient Care CoordinatorCapital Orthopaedics And Sport • Clive, IA, US
Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Care Coordinator

Capital Orthopaedics And Sport • Clive, IA, US
job_description.job_card.30_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

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 service
  • Oversight and partnership with the clinical staff to determine appropriate scheduling
  • Triages phone calls to determine if scheduling need is emergent
  • Transfer calls to appropriate personnel, if necessary
  • Responsible for pre-registration by obtaining demographics, insurance, and other necessary information for efficient claim processing
  • Oversight and monitor clinic no shows, reschedules, and cancelations to adhere with company policies
  • Respond to information requests from various parties both internally and externally
  • Ensure appointment scheduling requests and referrals are processed and documented completely and in a timely manner
  • Responsible for providing support to clinical team to facilitate the administrative components of clinic referrals, surgical orders, out-patient testing, and external referrals
  • Scan internal and / or external documentation into appropriate patient records
  • Monitor referral patterns and reports back to immediate supervisor
  • Answer a high volume of incoming telephone calls and facsimiles from external facilities
  • Process referrals and respond to general information requests via facsimiles and telephone
  • Review referrals and second opinion requests for completeness to adhere with company protocols
  • Promptly complete and resolve all orders for out-patient testing, surgery, and external referrals
  • Prepare surgical reports for physicians and / or clinical staff
  • Review orders for completeness and follows up for additional information if necessary
  • Collection of bad debt and balances on patient accounts
  • Effective and detailed written and oral communication with physicians, patients, facilities, and vendors
  • Assist the Workers’ Compensation Coordinator with coordinating surgeries and / or other services needed
  • Follows all HIPAA, compliance, privacy, and confidentiality standards
  • Performs other clerical duties as needed
  • Maintain a clean workspace
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Regular in office attendance, required
  • Skills and / or Qualifications (not limited to) :

  • Type 30-40 wpm
  • 1-4 years’ experience in high-volume interactive customer service
  • Fluent Medical Terminology, orthopaedics preferred
  • Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Prolonged period of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Prolonged periods of being on phone calls
  • Bending / twisting / lifting
  • Ability to lift and / or carry up to twenty (20) pounds
  • Keen sense of eyesight and hearing
  • Ability to stand or sit for an extended period
  • Ability to lift, grip, carry, touch, speak, and listen
  • Education and / or Experience :

  • Required High School diploma or GED
  • One (1) to three (3) years of experience in high-volume interactive healthcare facility
  • Medical Terminology, orthopaedics preferred
  • ICD-10 and CPT coding knowledge, preferred
  • 1-3 years’ experience with medical office or insurance knowledge
  • serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Patient Care Coordinator • Clive, IA, US