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Senior Patient Coordinator

WCM-Q
New York, NY, US
$25,34-$31,04 an hour
Full-time

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, provides administrative and secretarial support related to coordinating patient care within the clinical practice.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for front-end revenue cycle processes, which may include but is not limited to, the check-in / check-out of patients and collection / reconciliation of time-of-service payments,as applicable.

May also discuss patient’s responsibility for payments

Registers patients within the practice management system. Completes full registration for new patients and eligibility verification for all appointments / procedures.

Resolves registration issues prior to patient appointment to ensure smooth check-in.

Verifies patient insurance eligibility and obtains necessary pre-authorization numbers, if required, prior to appointment date.

Facilitates the communication and collection of any fees due from patient.

Schedules, confirms, re-schedules and cancels appointments for both new and existing patients using the scheduling application.

Monitors schedules for wait lists, re-schedules and cancellations.

  • Distributes informational and specialty-specific educational brochures. Educates patients about the patient portal and encourages patient participation.
  • Manages patient chart process to ensure that information is inputted and scanned properly.
  • Assists in the training of new staff members in the practice’s standard of operations policies regarding patient care and billing related activities.
  • Identifies areas of improvement for the front desk, schedule utilization and office flow.
  • May assist with coordination of follow-up care including scheduling of laboratory / diagnostic tests and prescription requests.
  • May assist with general administrative duties, including but not limited to sorting / distributing mail, maintaining physicians' clinical calendars, scheduling meetings and preparing agendas.
  • May assist in maintaining waiting areas in a neat and tidy condition.
  • May be responsible for chaperone duties during patient exams as needed.

Education

High School Diploma

Experience

Approximately 2 years or more years of work experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with a strong customer service background

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Previous experience using computerized appointment scheduling systems (EPIC preferred) and / or electronic Medical Record (eMR) system (ideally EPIC-Care).
  • Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, and ICD-10 coding.
  • Working knowledge of third party payor reimbursement - Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care and commercial insurance.

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Standard office work

30+ days ago
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