Patient Access Coordinator

About the Role

In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless experience for patients, staff, and referral sources by managing front office operations efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a background in front desk or reception work with strong communication skills and computer proficiency.

Your Impact

• Patient Reception: Greet and assist patients upon arrival, providing information on wait times and addressing inquiries at the front desk or reception area
• Patient Intake: Verify and update patient demographics and insurance details during check-in; handle walk-in registrations
• Financial Transactions: Collect patient payments, including deductibles, copays, and co-insurance at the front desk
• Appointment Scheduling: Coordinate follow-up appointments, including cast and measure, delivery, and prosthetic care plans.
• Patient Support: Serve as a liaison for clinic services, offering information on patient experience programs, support groups, and other resources.
• Administrative Assistance: Collaborate with the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) team to obtain necessary patient information.
• Record Maintenance: Ensure accurate and complete electronic health records for all patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Be at minimum a good fit for the job, as determined by the Talent Sorter assessment preferred. Hanger will administer the Talent Sorter as part of the selection process
• Less than one year of customer service, administrative or related experience required.
• Experience in a receptionist position or experience with medical front office procedures preferred.
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

Additional Success Factors

• Strong interpersonal, oral (including telephone) and written communication skills.
• Ability to key 30 words per minute with accuracy required.
• Ability to work with handicapped individuals.
• Understanding of Alpha filing system.
• Understanding of medical reimbursement and terminology and an understanding of front office (receptionist) duties preferred.
• Ability to use a computer, including Windows-based software and e-mail.
• Ability to use all necessary office equipment, facsimile machines, calculator, postage machine, copier, etc.
• Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
• Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
• Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
• Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
• Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee