Clinic Coordinator Part Time for Penasco School Based Clinic

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501 ©, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. Do you want to be part of an organization that is dedicated to wellness and excellence of care? El Centro Family Health is seeking a part-time 40% (16 hours per week) Clinic Coordinator dedicated to serving the needs of our community.

Compensation : $16.00 to $21.53 hourly, commensurate with education and experience.

Ideal candidate should possess the following qualities :

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Attention to detail.
• Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge and fluent skill of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications, internet explorer usage, and Outlook.
• Understanding of insurance billing and claims processing.
• Ability to relate data elements, and ability to evaluate discrepancies in data and documents using defined sources of information, attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and evaluate theoretical concepts and translate them into clear directions and courses of action.
• Ability to work with staff around problems affecting provider scheduling, patient flow, and patient / public interaction.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Regional Administrator the Clinic Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, ensuring the processing of patient payments, preparation of certain patient and insurance billing, purchase orders, and / or documentation for financial disbursement and reimbursements. Assures accurate and timely preparation of reports. Ensures that all administrative tasks are completed in an accurate and timely manner and that Clinic Operations are flowing efficiently. The Clinic Coordinator has access to personal data regarding individual patients and families, and / or sensitive company financial data. It is essential to maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

The Clinic Coordinator is responsible for managing the clinic operations. This position is responsible for the oversight of patient scheduling, clinic complaints, staff issues, financial reporting, various clinic inspections, the overall health and safety of clinic operations, team huddles and facilitating monthly staff meetings. This position also includes training and mentoring staff and balancing the end of month financial reports.

Minimum requirements

Education : High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience : 1 year of management and customer service experience in related field required.

Preferred Experience

Three (3) years' experience in managing a health care office or related facility, two (2) years must have been in a supervisory capacity in health care or other related industry.

AA Degree in Business, Finance, or equivalent academic study.

At least (1) year experience in medical records working in a hospital or clinic setting.

Bi-lingual- English / Spanish.

Experience with medical terminology and health insurance claims, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Benefits