Patient Service Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Who we are :

Aligned Orthopedic Partners is a well-respected private orthopedic team comprised of highly trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeons devoted to delivering patients with the highest orthopedic care possible. Our commitment to finding the best solutions for individual needs sets us apart from the competition. We take pride in providing exceptional care while remaining friendly, courteous, and efficient. Aligned Orthopedic Partners is recruiting for an experienced Patient Service Coordinator.

What you will do :

• Receives and directs incoming telephone calls politely
• Accurately documents messages and forwards to therapists and personnel in a timely manner
• Checks designated voicemail boxes on a regular basis and ensures timely follow-up on all calls
• Appropriately schedules patient appointments; obtains complete and accurate medical, demographic and insurance information, and informs patients of Practice Financial Policy; directs calls to Therapy Billing as appropriate for questions regarding insurance issues
• Explains insurance benefits to patients
• Manages cancellation list, filling open slots wherever possible
• Ensures that patients sign in
• Ensures patients present with required referrals
• Generates new patients flowsheets and paperwork
• Ensures new patients complete appropriate forms and sign consent and financial agreement prior to visit with provider; ensures all required forms are placed in the appropriate order in the medical record
• Accurately and efficiently enters patient information into computer program; registers new patients and updates established patient information with demographic and / or insurance changes
• Notifies therapist or aide of patient readiness in a timely manner; seeks assistance when appropriate to maintain optimal patient flow
• Updates printed schedule with add-on or cancelled appointments and promptly notifies the billing of any new patients added on
• Collects co-pay, deductible, coinsurance, today’s visit charges, past due visit charges, DME payments; documents payments in computer system and control log; provides receipt to patient; reconciles control sheet with computer system
• Forwards all cash and checks to the Practice Administrator for preparation of deposit slip
• Schedules follow up appointments as necessary
• Performs tasks associated with the "opening & closing" of the office (including the straightening of the waiting room)
• Coordinates administrative supply orders
• Manages the rescheduling of patients when a therapist has a change in schedule
• Performs basic administrative tasks including scanning and faxing documentation

We’d love to hear from you if you :

What we offer :

We strive to enrich the lives of our team and offer a variety of health and wellness benefits including medical and dental benefits, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, a matching 401K program, generous paid time off, and an environment that celebrates continuous learning and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aligned Orthopedic Partners is an equal-opportunity employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background. We celebrate what makes us different and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of experiences. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Requirements :