Patient Coordinator

About the role

Join a patient-first environment where our values—Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service—are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected, valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative, community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the clinical support coordination of the patient’s care.
• Primary responsibility for scheduling follow up appointments, surgery coordination and scheduling.
• Support communication across care teams and other Summit departments.
• Communicate information from Physicians and other care providers to patients and other staff, in support of patient care.
• Maintain and complete worklist, in coordination with other identified care team members.
• Accurately enter physician’s orders in to electronic medical record.
• May complete standard (non-complex) patient forms such as FMLA, Short Term Disability, Workers Compensation, and other designated requests.
• Provide patients with information packet and/or documents in accordance with physician protocols.
• Assist with voicemail, email and task lists as needed.
• May be responsible for rooming of patients and initiating visit for physician and other providers/clinicians, as directed.

Requirements

This is a full-time position primarily supporting an Operative Spine Physician and Team. Monday - Friday schedule of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (subject to change based on clinic and/or team needs). Primary location for this role will be at our Vadnais Heights Clinic with flexibility to float to other Summit campuses as needed. Other primary sites will likely include Blaine and Woodbury, MN (subject to change).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits

Summit offers a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan.

Pay

The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle.

Schedule

This position may also involve coverage at Summit outreach sites, as applicable. Primary location for this role will be at our Vadnais Heights Clinic with flexibility to float to other Summit campuses as needed. Other primary sites will likely include Blaine and Woodbury, MN (subject to change).