Medical Coordinator (Part Time)
About the Company
Schweiger is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 580+ healthcare providers and 170+ offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services with over 2.5 million patient visits annually. Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff, and all team members. Schweiger has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years and has received Great Place to Work certification.
About the Role
The Medical Coordinator role supports clinical and administrative duties, with a focus on both Medical Assistant and Patient Coordinator functions. This role is responsible for performing the highest quality of clinical and front office responsibilities to support patients and providers. Previous healthcare experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Foster a welcoming and professional environment to enhance patient care and support the provider.
- Maintain a consistent and professional office presence.
- Assist providers with medical, cosmetic, and laser procedures, ensuring proficiency in all treatments, as well as pre-care and post-care instructions.
- Anticipate provider needs to optimize patient flow.
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms before and after procedures.
- Ensure equipment is in working order and perform daily inventory checks on supplies, including retail and cosmetic products.
- Alert the team and General Manager of any low supplies as needed.
- Oversee the stocking of medical supplies and equipment, maintaining inventory records as requested.
- Properly document prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, biopsies, cultures, photos, and patient consent forms.
- Manage follow-up appointments and track inventory used during each visit.
- Take payments, manage patient scheduling, and ensure proper documentation of insurance cards, referrals, and demographic information.
- Uphold privacy standards, ensuring sensitive information is handled securely, per HIPAA regulations.
- Complete daily financial tasks, including accurate cash handling, entering charges and payments, and ensuring cash is properly accounted for at the end of each shift.
- Handle petty cash and deposit all collected payments securely.
- Answer all phone calls promptly, confirm Zocdoc appointments, and make outgoing calls for patient retention.
- Maintain an organized and neat work area, ensuring patient privacy is preserved.
- Ensure that patient records are created and maintained accurately.
- Check emails and scan inboxes regularly to address time-sensitive issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Requirements
- 6 months to 1 year of experience in a dermatology or medical environment required.
- Proficiency in EMR systems and patient scheduling tools preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED required; advanced education is encouraged.
- Certification as a Medical Assistant is highly encouraged.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Professional, reliable, and dedicated to maintaining high-quality service standards.
- Must be familiar with HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
Work Environment
This role is primarily office-based, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
Schedule
Part-time, less than 30 hours per week. Availability Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Open flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed.
Benefits
Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for:
- Medical (Virtual Care included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date
- 401K after 30 days of employment
- Company Sponsored Short Term Disability (Only applicable for non-California employees)
- Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters
- Your birthday as an additional personal holiday
Part-time employees (less than 30 hours) are eligible for:
- Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire
- 401K after 30 days of employment
- Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products & cosmetic services
Pay
Hourly Pay Range: $21 - $26