Patient Coordinator Health Express

Job Description Summary

Acts as the initial point of contact for all patients, schedules appointments, registers and orients all new patients, submits patient information, coding and billing for services provided. This position is responsible for providing excellent customer service and compassionate care.

Job Description

Acts as the initial point of contact for all patients, registers and orients all new patients, submits patient information, coding and billing for services provided. This position is responsible for providing excellent customer service and compassionate care.

Job Description

CUSTOMER SERVICE/CHECK –IN:  Greets and acknowledges all patients and visitors, both in office and on telephone, with professionalism and directs to appropriate services.

Acts as a positive role model to other staff, encouraging others to interact with customers, engage in conversation and express interest

Proactively greets customers by name and with individualized interest

Follows through on messages to be sure to keep entire team informed of issues as needed

Independently initiates and follows through with service recovery process while keeping all team members informed as needed

Monitors patient flow and attendance throughout the day frequently checking the waiting area and keeping patients informed of delays as needed

Acknowledges customer arrival at the desk promptly and courteously

Fosters a pleasant and professional office environment in keeping with Culture of Service Excellence standards

Answers telephones by the third ring, using department accepted greeting and in professional tone in accordance with the hospital’s telephone etiquette standards

REGISTRATION:  Completes registrations with respect for patient privacy and understands the impact of data accuracy on health system operations.

Ensures accurate registration of insurance information and communicates to patient in a confidential manner. (i.e. insurance, automobile, workers comp…)

Completes registration and data entry of patient by selecting organizations two patient identifiers

Confirms eligibility with insurance carrier and coverage of patient for the urgent care setting

Demonstrates ability to determine acceptability of physician’s order with regard to clarity of diagnosis, appropriateness of discipline ordered, appropriate date, treatment plan in accordance with injury and initiates process to obtain corrected order

Demonstrates independence, proficiency and accuracy with registration process, ensuring regulation compliance

Informs patient of their rights and responsibilities, HIPPA and completes all required documentation for a complete registration

Accurately prepares patient charts according to departmental standard.

Consistently and independently detects and corrects errors in patient charts according to department standards

Actively seeks out opportunity to act as a mentor to other staff with regard to registration process accuracy

CO-PAYMENT COLLECTION:  Adheres to department standards for timely collection of co-payments, completing all documentation and delivery according to department standard

Actively pursues co-payment at time of visit 

Consistently identifies and corrects errors in co-payment ledger for accurate delivery to cashier

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS AND LONG-TERM PROJECTS:  Works independently to complete daily assignments by the end of the shift and long-term assignments by deadline established

Efficiently manages work schedule to accomplish assignments and activities before deadline

Works independently with infrequent need for supervision

Informs supervisor when not able to meet deadline

TECHNOLOGY:  Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices

Accountable to respond to email according to department standard

Accepts changing environment as technology advances, willing to learn new techniques and equipment

Receptive to changes in department work processes and practices

Seeks appropriate guidance for new techniques

Offers suggestions for change to improve department

Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.

Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role - for example, Tiger Connect or Electronic Medical System.

PATIENT INTERACTION:  Staff will work to enhance the patient experience in every interaction.

Demonstrates professional courtesy in all interactions with patients, family and coworkers.

Answers all questions in a polite, professional manner or finds someone who can answer the question.

Able to handle difficult patients or situations in a calm, professional manner.

Able to report issues/concerns using the chain of command.

DEPARTMENT WORKFLOW AND OPERATIONS:  Staff will work to together to facilitate a smooth department workflow:

Prints, reviews and inquiries about all department specific reports as needed

Completes hand off communication with each shift change or time away from the front office

Able to complete weekly/monthly assignments according to rotating schedule e. Assists with ordering of supplies

DAILY OFFICE FUNCTIONS:  Staff is able to independently manage daily office functions:

Responsible for daily opening and closing responsibilities of office

Able to perform multiple work tasks efficiently and effectively

Able to maintain a high level of concentration at all times

Able to be able to identify within themselves when they may need time away from the front desk and to find the appropriate coverage

Participate in professional and appropriate conversations while at the front desk or while in the area of patients/family members

Able to work under pressure and to maintain composure during stressful situations

Able to provide a high level of service for all interactions at the front desk

Able to complete tasks according to assigned deadlines

Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving in day-to-day operations as well as in emergent situations.

Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command. Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department.

Minimum Education - Preferred High School Diploma preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

One to two (1–2) years healthcare office experience required.

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities

Strong customer service skills both in person and by telephone required.  Prior experience for scheduling and registration preferred.  Previous interactions with patients and families preferred.