New Patient Coordinator

The US Oncology Network•Austin, TX

17h•Remote

About The Position

The US Oncology Network is looking for a New Patient Coordinator to join their team at Texas Oncology. This full-time remote position will support the Radiation Oncology Department at the 6204 Balcones clinic in Austin, Texas. The typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p. This role is vital in ensuring patients receive timely access to care while working alongside a supportive team that values collaboration, growth, and excellence in service. As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas. Their mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help their patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America, supported by McKesson Corporation.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Two (2) years revenue cycle and/or patient access experience in healthcare preferred with progressive responsibility or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Knowledge of multiple PMS and EHR platforms preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel) required.
Proficiency with medical terminology and insurance benefits and eligibility verification.
Must successfully complete required onboarding courses and on-demand training within 45 days of occupying position.
Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of multiple PMS and EHR platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Effectively oversee and manage the continuum of the new patient referral process within department standards.
Provides strong customer service to patients and internal and external stakeholders as the clinic’s first point of contact.
Independently assesses patient needs to prioritize and triage referrals.
Answers phone calls, takes messages and responds to routine patient, physician, and client inquiries.
Proactively follows-up on missing medical records and test results from referring providers.
Obtains patient demographic, insurance, referral, and other pre-visit required information.
Verifies and registers patient accounts in the practice management system.
Facilitates insurance benefit and eligibility investigations.
Provides patients with appointment details such as time, location, directions, and instructions to patients.
Distributes appropriate medical forms to the patient for completion prior to initial visit.
Maintains and updates physician schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled appropriately.
Works in conjunction with the clinical team to accommodate scheduling requests.
Accurately documents/updates patient records in designated systems to ensure all parties have accurate information.
Provides support and information to providers to problem solve and manage complex administrative issues.
Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
Other duties as requested or assigned.