Job Description
Job Description
Salary : DOE
Job Title : Patient Care Coordinator
Location : PsyFi TMS- 4444 W 76th St Suite 400, Edina, MN 55435
Job Type : Full-Time
Position Summary :
We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and patient-focused Patient Care Coordinator to support both front desk operations and back-office clinical coordination in our busy medical practice. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative experience in a healthcare setting and a desire to work in a collaborative environment where youll wear many hats. From welcoming patients to coordinating prior authorizations, managing basic billing questions, handling credentialing tasks, and supporting medical records and lab workflowsthis is a dynamic, high-impact position.
Core Responsibilities :
Front Desk Operations & Patient Check-in
- Warmly greet patients and visitors as the first point of contact
- Check patients in and out using the clinics electronic health record (EHR) system
- Verify and update patient demographics and insurance information
- Collect and process co-pays and outstanding balances
- Ensure intake paperwork and consent forms are completed and scanned accurately
- Maintain a tidy and organized reception area
- Monitor and respond to voicemails, emails, and online appointment requests in a timely manner
- Manage appointment scheduling, cancellations, and reschedules, ensuring provider calendars are optimized
- Prepare daily appointment logs and end-of-day reports
Telephone and Communication Management
Answer multi-line phones promptly and professionallyRoute calls to appropriate staff members or take detailed messagesProvide patients with information regarding appointments, policies, or care coordinationClinical & Administrative Support Duties
Prior Authorizations (PAs)
Complete and track medication and procedure prior authorizations with payersFollow up on pending authorizations and escalate issues as neededCommunicate PA outcomes to providers and patientsBilling Support
Act as the on-site liaison with our third-party billing companyHelp patients understand basic billing questions (copays, deductibles, account balances)Review insurance issues that arise during check-in or billing inquiriesCredentialing
Maintain credentialing and re-credentialing documentation for all providersComplete payer applications, CAQH updates, and licensing renewalsCoordinate with credentialing services and insurance companies as neededMedical Records
Process and fulfill medical records requests according to HIPAA regulationsScan, file, and organize patient documentation in the EHRAssist with release of information and chart reviews as necessaryUrine Drug Testing (UDT)
Assist with urine collection in compliance with clinic proceduresLabel, document, and handle specimens according to chain-of-custody protocolsEnsure accurate entry of lab orders and coordination with lab servicesQualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferredMinimum 2 years of healthcare administrative / front desk experience requiredFamiliarity with insurance plans, billing basics, and clinical workflowsExperience with EHR systems (Athena, eClinicalWorks, etc.)Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple prioritiesKnowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality standardsProfessional and compassionate communication with patients from diverse backgroundsAbility to work independently and as part of a collaborative teamPreferred Skills :
Experience with prior authorization portals (CoverMyMeds, Availity, etc.)Basic knowledge of medical coding and terminologyFamiliarity with credentialing databases (CAQH, PECOS)Comfort handling bodily fluid samples (UDT)