Patient Coordinator, Sr.
Location: St. Louis Missouri
Description: Saint Louis University is hiring Patient Coordinator, Sr. right now, this occupation will be placed in Missouri. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Staff Job Composite
Patient Coordinator, Sr.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary : Under general supervision, provides clinical office support to ensure patient sa! tisfaction; schedules appointments, greets patients, and prepares charts; performs registration and check-in/out functions; verifies insurance benefits; assists with patient exams, tests, and procedures; maintains various records and databases of information; prepares correspondence, billing, and reports.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include any and/or all of the following:
Performs office support for a specific department of clinical practice; schedules surgeries, services, and appointments; prepares referral forms for tests, procedures, consults, and specialty physicians; obtains x-rays and test results; verifies benefits and assists with various insurance protocols; precertifies tests and procedures.
Greets and assists visitors, patients, etc.; obtains initial patient information; may perform non-invasive testing; assists with exams and procedures; screens phone calls for the most effective patient care; responds to i! nquiries.
Prepares patient charts; maintains database of p! atient information, care requirements, and changes; reviews and maintains patient data; maintains medical and insurance referral records; ensures test results are filed.
Performs charge entry, and payment collection and posting; processes financial information; prepares clinical and surgical billing; reviews requisitions; prepares reports; transcribes clinical correspondence.
Researches and resolves patient referral problems; tracks referral practice patterns; oversees operations to ensure patient satisfaction; assists medical students with procedure instructions; performs other duties as assigned.
Is responsible for scheduling surgeries. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
Knowledge of insurance plans and referral procedures
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Interpersonal/human relations skills
Ability to operate various office and medical equipment
Abi! lity to operate personal computer with various software programs
Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
Ability to organize/prioritize duties
Ability to work with constant interruptions
Ability to maintain records and files
Ability to maintain confidentiality MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience equivalent to:
High school diploma or equivalent; supplemented with two (2) years of related work experience.
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This occupation starts available on: Sun, 21 Jul 2013 04:38:10 GMT