Patient Access Coordinator

About the role

The Patient Access Coordinator assists the Access Manager with daily operations of the Access Center, including insurance verification, scheduling, authorizations, referrals, orders to schedule, and call center functions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out obligations and duties of the position
• Deal effectively with hospital personnel and related duties
• Direct and/or supervise personnel as appropriate
• Maintain professional appearance and decorum
• Handle confidential information
• Balance figures and compile statistics
• Compose letters, memorandums, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate events and meetings
• Develop and compile statistical data and program indicators
• Establish, chair, and/or coordinate events
• Generate reports and input data into computer programs
• Proofread documents and research information
• Use computer packages to prepare graphics, spreadsheets, and conduct analysis

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of work experience
• Experience in hospital or nursing home administration
• Management experience in a patient/resident care environment
• Leadership experience

Skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated understanding of management issues
• Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills
• Proven managerial skills
• Strong statistical analysis skills
• Proven written and editing skills