PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (MEDICAL)

Description

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (MEDICAL) JOB SUMMARY

Exchanges pertinent non-routine information, answers questions and offers guidance, either face to face, through written correspondence or via the telephone with individuals on a continual basis. Greets, instructs, directs and schedules patients.

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (MEDICAL) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Monitor patient/provider schedule, following office policies.
•  Ensure the registration and lobby areas are appropriately maintained.
•  Greet and Sign In patients, providing exceptional patient experience.
•  Check in patients, verify and update necessary information in the medical record through PM system
•  Ensure all necessary household and income information is current.
•  Collect co-pays, deductibles and payments as required.
•  Obtain and verify patient’s current insurance information.
•  Prepare welcome packets for future patients.
•  Register patient data through PM system, including scanning of all documents
•  Answer and screen telephone call, takes messages and provides information.
•  Sort and deliver mail to Office Manager.
•  Attend meetings as required.
•  Prepare daily batches for business office.
•  Prepare requested daily statistical information.
•  Notify the Office Manager of possible problems:

- Patient Relations

- Patient Flow

- Other Employees, etc.

•  Know rules and procedures for release of information.
•  Acquire appropriate signatures.
•  Submit appropriate information per procedure.
•  Report equipment or supplies needed to Office Manager.
•  Reports malfunctioning equipment to Office Manager.
•  Obtains charge information, coding and data entry.
•  Completes billing and collection processes and prepares for distribution to appropriate sources.
•  Stays in compliance with all HIPAA regulations.
•  Performs other assigned duties under the direction of the Office Manager or Physician

Requirements

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (MEDICAL) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

•  High School Diploma or GED
•  Two years experience in a medical office setting preferred
•  Medical Assistant Certification preferred
•  Certification through AAMA preferred
•  Experience in operating a computer and word processing.

PATIENT INTERACTION EXPECTATIONS

• Greet patients before they greet you
• Listen, respond, and make eye contact with every patient 
• Personalize interactions with each patient
• Explain to each patient the process of care
• Provide patients with updates throughout their visit

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (MEDICAL) PAY RATE: $21/hr

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (MEDICAL) BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision – 100% paid by Employer
• Life Insurance and Accidental Dismemberment – 100% paid by Employer
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Day Off
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Fringe
• Supplemental Insurance

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records. In accordance with the ULAC Fair Chance Ordinance, we will not inquire about or consider criminal history until after a candidate has received a copy of their background check report. All applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifications and ability to perform the essential functions of the job. For more information, please refer to LA County Fair Chance Hiring.