Description:

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR 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.

*This is a temporary role

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR 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 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 CARE COORDINATOR PAY RATE: $18- $20 an hour

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position requires prolonged sitting at a computer, some bending, lifting, stooping and stretching. Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, photocopy machine, telephone, and other office equipment is also required. Employee must have normal range of hearing and eyesight.

NOTE: The essential job functions for this position include, but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential functions of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others

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 Country Fair Chance Hiring.

Compensation details: 18-20 Hourly Wage

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Comprehensive Community Health Centers Inc. jobs

TEMPORARY PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (MEDICAL)