Patient Services Coordinator II

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and visitors to IBJI by providing and maintaining the highest quality customer service experience
• Preparing paperwork to facilitate efficient operation and excellent customer service
• Answering general inquiries
• Appointment scheduling
• Phone reception, patient triage, and escalation to appropriate staff
• Registration/pre-registration procedures to include the review of patient demographics, insurance and advising patient to provide any necessary documents
• Check in/out procedures
• Patient chart management
• Collection/posting of patient responsibility payments (including copays and deductibles)
• Insurance verification and Referral management as required
• Assist in training staff and mentoring new employees within department
• Maintains clean and safe work environment
• Other office duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree preferred (healthcare concentration field a plus)
• Experience: Minimum three years experience in customer service role required (medical office experience is a plus). Minimum 1 year in a patient services related role preferred
• EHR experience with Epic experience preferred
• Knowledge: Knowledge in medical terminology preferred
• Skills: Ability to handle highly confidential, sensitive and non-routine information. Familiarity with scheduling and rearranging appointments. Possess good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications. Insurance payer and eligibility knowledge
• Physical/Mental Demands: 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. Environmental/Working Conditions: Must be available to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of a changing scheduling environment and accommodate the needs of the practice. Work is performed in a fast paced office environment and involves frequent contact with physicians, staff, patients, and the public. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with angry or upset people.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in medical terminology preferred
• Ability to handle highly confidential, sensitive and non-routine information
• Familiarity with scheduling and rearranging appointments
• Possess good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications
• Insurance payer and eligibility knowledge
• Team player
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and have a flexible schedule as needed
• Neat, professional appearance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Results oriented with concern for appropriate process
• Willingness to attend and successfully complete ongoing training required to maintain responsibilities

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