Overview
Visit Coordinator Dental (Manufacturing)
Base Pay : $21.00 - $31.50 / hour
Responsibilities
- Patient Scheduling and Registration : Works cooperatively with any triage nurse to assure that the clinician sees patients as quickly as possible. Accurately schedules patients ensuring that schedule reflects appropriate clinician and effective use of clinical hours. Monitors no-shows / cancellations for available slots where walk-ins or add-ons can be placed. Pre-registers all patients asking and recording answers to all pre-registration questions. Removes the day\'s cancellations from the computer.
- Check In : Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner. Enters all demographic and financial information into the system accurately. Performs financial transactions at the time of the visit including collecting all co-payments. Assists patients in obtaining records from other facilities, including getting appropriate signatures on medical records release forms.
- Check Out : Performs financial transactions at the time of the visit. Accurately closes the day and balances cash bag.
- Phones : Answers telephones, handling calls as needed and taking messages when appropriate. Maintains appropriate boundaries concerning medical advice, patient triage and priority of communication to clinicians; refers calls to the triage nurse for all issues outside of routine appointments, refill requests or test result messages.
- Patient Program Coordination : Evaluate financial status of all patients. Determine patient eligibility for appropriate programs. Assist patients with enrollment applications. Follow up on all pending applications to ensure enrollment process is completed. Educate the patient regarding financial responsibility and SCHC policies regarding payment. Assist in training as needed.
- Health Information Services Duties (Satellite Visit Coordinator) : Maintenance of patient records in the EMR. Accurately pulls and delivers patient paper charts requested by clinical teams, Administration, and other authorized in-house personnel. Accurately performs data entry and retrieval on computers as needed, including making appropriate changes in chart activity status and performing chart tracking functions. Answers telephone calls for patient chart requests, reports, and additional information needed by authorized personnel. Provides assistance to patients and patient representatives with completion of medical records release forms.
- Other Duties : Expected to consult frequently with the Lead Visit Coordinator and clinical teams to inform the clinician of the information given or actions taken. Communicates frequently with the clinical team regarding patient requests, scheduling issues or other aspects of duties. Effectively maintains and protects the confidentiality of all medical records and patient information. Attend seminars and trainings to maintain current knowledge of financial programs. Maintain accuracy of patient demographics and financial information in current system. Prepares for next day\'s clinic. Alerts Visit Coordinator Team Leader or designated person to needed supplies / equipment. Reports any safety hazards. Keep work and lobby areas tidy. Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Average proficiency using a computer to accomplish workHigh level of skill in maintaining calm, professional, courteous and helpful demeanor in times of stressSkill in making appropriate decisions to benefit patients and meet SCHC objectivesAbility to prioritize work and complete it on a timely basis with minimal supervisionStrong customer service approach to problem solving situationsAbility to read, write, understand and spell English and medical terminology correctlyStrong math skillsEducation & Experience
High school diploma required or equivalentAbility to read, write, understand and spell English and medical terminology correctlyExcellent people skills and customer service orientationBasic Computer or keyboarding skillsTyping 35 WPM or abovePreferred Qualifications
Experience working with common health care programsExperience working with patient registration proceduresBasic knowledge of medical or dental terminologyBenefits
Competitive wagesMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contributionLong-term disability coverageLife insuranceAccidental death and dismemberment insuranceSupplemental InsurancesFlexible spending accountPaid vacationPaid sickPaid holidaysPaid CME time and CME allowanceEmployee assistance programJury duty payBereavement payPrescription discount program529 college savings planEducational reimbursement programGym membership discountsFree subscription based app for meditation and sleepFree telemedicine service for benefit eligible employeesShasta Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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