Bilingual Mental Health Patient Coordinator - Remote - Full Time

PM Pediatrics • New York, NY

2d • $48,000 - $53,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Mental Health Patient Coordinator coordinates all appointments with providers for patients, referring physicians, and facilities across multiple states. In addition, the Patient Engagement Specialist communicates key information to patients and staff members including insurance coverage, financial responsibilities, and date/time of appointments.

Requirements

• Experience with insurance eligibility.
• Bilingual Spanish Speaking Required.
• Attention to detail a requirement.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to work well with others in a team driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, friendly, and excellent customer service through all interactions with patients, referral sources and staff members.
• Communicate directly with patients to schedule, re-schedule and/or cancel their initial and subsequent appointment requests accurately by following practice scheduling protocols and tools.
• Provide accurate and courteous information regarding our services to physicians and other callers.
• Respond effectively and promptly to all patient, provider, and team member requests.
• Maintain/Update patient information and working knowledge of insurance protocols.
• Utilizes eligibility systems, on-line websites or phone calls to determine insurance benefits.
• Provides information to the patient and/or guarantors regarding their benefits and financial obligations.
• Handle billing inquiries, collect any out of pocket (deductibles, copays, etc), and process payments accurately.
• Explain insurance coverage and financial responsibility to patients in clear language.
• Communicate when insurance issues arise (inactive coverage, referral needed, etc.)
• Work with billing teams to correct coverage issues.
• Maintain insurance panels.
• Obtain approval for schedule changes or cancellations as appropriate.
• Meet specified goals and objectives assigned by management.
• Escalate any problems that may arise to management.
• Complete other duties as assigned or identified based on patient needs.
• Ability to adhere to quality and productivity standards.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree