Description
The Patient Services Coordinator II plays a crucial role in the delivery of healthcare services. The incumbent serves as liaison for patient care activities in the practice and ensures quality patient care during patient visits. The Patient Services Coordinator helps educate patients on their care plans and coordinate services with Primary Care Providers, and out-patient services diagnostic testing facilities. The Patient Services Coordinator II prioritizes work in alignment with the needs of the patients, family, and caregivers
Responsibilities
1. Works cohesively with the Primary Care Provider to facilitate patients’ care plan by participating in daily huddles/monthly case discussions, facilitating appointments and coordinating information and continuing care requirements.
2. Collaborates with other clinical staff, to resolve issues impacting patients’ care progression.
3. Monitors and updates dashboard with reminders and alerts, to organize daily tasks such as: visit status reminders, follow-up appointments, authorizations for medical review, coordination of specialty appointments and resolving billing errors (when applicable).
4. Contact insurance carriers for patients’ pre-certification; consults with Department/Practice Manager with respect to patients’ needs or addressing escalated issues.
5. Provides front-end coverage as needed; records telephone encounters for routing to appropriate Providers.
6. Works as liaison with Physicians, patients and clinical staff to connect patients with relevant internal/external resources.
7. Provides recommendation for process/service improvement to promote patients satisfaction and address issues.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
4+ years of healthcare/customer service or relevant experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.57 - $32.47 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Outpatient
Work Location: In person