Patient Services Coordinator Sr.

The US Oncology Network•Columbia, MO

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Urology Associates of Central Missouri is a leading private urology practice serving the central Missouri region. We pride ourselves on being the most comprehensive practice in the area, offering advanced diagnostic and treatment options for a wide range of urological disorders in both men and women. Currently, we are seeking a full-time Patient Services Coordinator to join our dedicated team. As a Patient Services Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth daily patient flow and providing excellent patient care. Our goal is to deliver the highest level of care, utilizing the latest clinically proven techniques. To excel in this role, we are seeking an energetic and multitasking individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a team-oriented and patient-centered professional, you will take pride in your work and find fulfillment in making a difference in the lives of our patients. Key responsibilities of the Patient Services Coordinator include professionally greeting and welcoming patients and their friends/family, answering and directing incoming calls to the appropriate personnel, and facilitating effective communication between patients and clinical staff. Adherence to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards, as well as US Oncology's Shared Values, is an integral part of this role. Why work for us? We offer challenging positions in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy people and want the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of many, check us out! This position is located at 105 Keene Street Columbia, MO.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum 3-5 years office experience, preferably in a medical office setting
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an urology clinic

Responsibilities

Greets patients and visitors to the clinic in a prompt, courteous and professional manner.
Collects, proofs for completeness, and scans/files
Updates demographics and insurance information in the system.
Collects co-pays and balances; provides receipt.
Answers phone calls in a prompt, courteous, professional manner.
Answers, screens, and responds to routine questions via phone, electronic communications, or face to face contact, routes to appropriate personnel, or take thorough messages.
Pages clinic personnel as appropriate. Communicates messages in an accurate and timely manner according to
Records patient cancellations and missed appointments;
Notifies appropriate staff of the cancellation and makes note in patient chart.
Provides general administrative support by scanning/filing charts and forms or ensuring they are sent to the appropriate department/personnel for filing and scanning.
Maintains lobby area in a neat and orderly Maintains a legible supply of forms and appropriate office supplies required for daily
Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) laws and guidelines with regards to patient’s records.
Maintains the chart message and anything that is in queue.
Scans and copies updated insurance cards