Patient Service Coordinator/ma - #staff

Patient Service Coordinator/Ma

We are seeking a Patient Service Coordinator/MA to assist with ensuring efficient clinical operations and high-quality care to patients of an outpatient multi-specialty clinical practice. Specific duties and responsibilities include assisting with measuring vital signs, assisting during physical examinations, completing medical workup, administering and properly updating all immunizations, and performing phlebotomy. Services as needed with appropriate documentation in the electronic patient record. Cross-cover as Patient Service Coordinator to assist with registering patients for clinical appointments using a computerized database, documenting insurance, collection of copayments, and scheduling follow-up appointments. Interact with patients, patient families, referring physicians, and third-party carriers with regard to patient-related issues. Work with others in a team environment. Assist patients, patient families, referring physicians, and third-party carriers to resolve patient-related issues. Schedule patients for lab tests, medical examinations, and consultations. Relay information to patients regarding preparation for lab tests and examinations. Maintain familiarity with various types of medical insurance to explain these plans. Obtain pre-certifications as required by patient's health care insurers or managed care providers. Assist patients or family members with completion of medical insurance forms. Inform patients of costs of care being provided, and guide them to appropriate resources for further information, guidance, or assistance. Arrange or assist in arranging patient transportation. Answer telephone, screen callers, relay messages, and greet visitors. Open, sort, and screen mail. Perform other duties as assigned.

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities include computer skills and organizational skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must have excellent customer service and organization skills. Must be flexible with work hours. Strong verbal and written communications are also required. Final applicant for this position may be required to complete.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or graduation equivalent, completion of a medical assistant certificate program, certification/registration as a medical assistant (e.g., CMA, AAMA, RMA, AMT, NAHP) required. If not currently certified/registered, must become certified/registered within 180 days (6 months) of date of hire. One year of work experience in customer service. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification. Must maintain MA and CPR certification/registration during employment.