Patient Access Coordinator I

Responsibilities

• Placing, receiving and routing a high volume of calls through the switchboard.
• Greeting callers in a compassionate, congenial and professional manner.
• Providing assistance to patients and family members, answering questions and supplying accurate and up-to-date information to callers.
• Relaying messages or transferring calls to appropriate staff in response to patient’s requests.
• Paging physicians and/or clinical staff with emergencies.
• Aiding in scheduling appointments according to each provider's individual protocol requirements.
• Updating patients insurance and demographic information.
• Scheduling patients for office visits and office procedures.
• Transferring calls to and from the answering service.
• Retrieving messages from the group message mailbox and answering service; following through on calls to completion.
• Escalating patient complaints to a Patient Access Coordinator II, Call Center Manager or other appropriate manager as needed.
• Adhering to the assigned work schedule; being ready to work at the scheduled time.
• Maintaining knowledge of: Each physician’s specialty and scheduling preferences, PhoneTree; automated confirmation and cancellation of clinic calls, IBJI locations, physicians, and the services provided at each facility, The telephone system and answering service functions, Completing other comparable duties and assignments as directed.
• Absorbing and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Assisting in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year experience in customer service role (medical office experience is a plus).
• EHR experience with Epic experience preferred.
• Possess good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows-based computer applications.
• Must possess outstanding customer service skills and be detail oriented.
• Must have a pleasant voice and a clear manner of speaking.
• Proven professional written and verbal communication.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to explain an extensive variety of instructions, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Work may require hand dexterity for office machine operation; using a calculator and/or computer keyboard.
• Physical demands may also include, stooping, bending or reaching to files and supplies, wearing a headset, mobility to complete errands or deliveries, sitting for extended periods of time and viewing a computer monitor.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
• Long and short term disability.
• 401k program with company match and profit sharing.
• Wellness program.
• Health savings accounts.
• Flexible savings accounts.
• ID protection plan.
• Accident, critical illness and hospital benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.