Job Description
Job Description
A large managed care organization has a Full-time CONTRACT to HIRE Position for a Patient Care Coordinator for an Ophthalmology practice.
Must have one to two years of related work experience, including data entry along with excellent communication skills, and professional demeanor.
Interact with internal and external customers in a courteous manner in person and via telephone.
- PAY : $19.00 per hour
- CONTRACT : 10 / 21 / 2024 to 01 / 10 / 2025
- HOURS : Monday through Friday. 9am 5 pm / Tuesday 11-7 and 1 Sunday per month
- LOCATION : Lake Success, NY 11042
Minimum Required Education, Experience & Skills
- High school graduate or GED required.
- One to two years of related work experience including data entry.
- Working knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology.
- Ability to accurately sort and file materials by alphabetic or numeric systems
- Effective communication and customer service skills required.
Essential Job Functions
1. Greets patients as they arrive and manages 20-minute wait time.
2. Assists patient with intake processes including copying required documents.
3. Collects co-payments, co-insurance and deductibles and issues receipts.
4. Manages cashier box and daily deposits according to company policies.
5. Processes walk-in patients and visitors.
6. Answers phones and schedules appointments.
7. Manages medical records (maintains, files / scans, prepares for schedule).
8. Ensures all correspondence is scanned and / or filed in timely manner.
9. Processes requests for medical records release and maintains appropriate logs, etc.
10. Performs all other related duties as assigned as needed.