Patient Care Coordinator

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

2d•$20 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a Patient Care Coordinator for this entry level position who will be the first contact with patients and provide a great patient experience. This individual will schedule appointments for new and established patients and serve as the primary point of care for these patients and their families. This role may require travel to other ESC locations as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
12 months of customer service experience or 6 months of healthcare experience in a similar role is required.
Ability to provide a high level of customer service
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work in a team environment
Time management skills
Empathy for others

Nice To Haves

Administrative healthcare or scheduling experience preferred.
A bachelor's degree or enrolled in a bachelor's program will be considered in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

Schedules appointments for new and established patients and serves as the primary point of care for these patients and their families.
Scheduling return visits
Scheduling ancillary appointments.
Registering or scheduling new patients.
Scheduling imaging and procedures within their local clinic
Completing patient data forms.
Coordinating provider referrals
Retrieving medical records
Acts as an administrative resource for all staff in the coordination of a patient's care.
Works collaboratively with management to remedy or escalate patient complaints.
Covers for front desk and other back-office staff as needed.
Provides basic support for the training of new PCCs and other administrative staff as needed.
Completes precertification authorizations as required.
Other duties as assigned.