Patient Services Coordinator II

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets patients and visitors to the office in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner. Checks in patients and informs clinical staff of patient arrival.

• Provides and explains paperwork for the patient to complete prior to examination. Collects, proofs for completeness, and scans/files patient forms. Updates demographics and insurance information in the system. Collects co-pays and balances; provides receipts. Answers phone calls promptly and professionally.

• Answers, screens, and responds to routine questions via phone, electronic communications, or face-to-face contact; routes to appropriate personnel or takes thorough messages. Pages clinical personnel as appropriate. Communicates messages accurately and timely according to procedures.

• Records patient cancellations and missed appointments; reschedules appointments. Notifies appropriate staff of cancellations and makes notes in patient charts.

• Schedules outside consults/procedures ordered by providers.

• Provides general administrative support by scanning/filing charts and forms or ensuring they are sent to the appropriate department/personnel. Maintains lobby area in a neat and orderly manner. Maintains a legible supply of forms and appropriate office supplies required for daily activities.

• Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines regarding patient records.

• Schedules diagnostic imaging (e.g., CT scans, PET scans) once approved by insurance.

• Maintains chart messages and queue items.

• Scans and copies updated insurance cards.

• Other duties as requested or assigned. May type memos and forms.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• At least eighteen (18) months of front medical office receptionist experience with insurance forms and scheduling software required.

• Knowledge of office routines and scheduling processes a plus.

• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.

• Must successfully complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of occupying position.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates adaptability: Handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; adjusts to multiple demands and shifting priorities; demonstrates flexibility.

• Shows work commitment: Sets high standards of performance and works efficiently to achieve them.

• Commits to quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the work site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office or clinical environment and involves in-person interaction with co-workers, management, and/or clients. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.

Pay Scale:

 The general pay scale for this position at BRCC is $12.94-$19.91. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.