Patient Support Coordinator

InnovaCare Health•Lincoln, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Support Coordinator will be responsible for managing inbound and outbound calls, scheduling patients, documenting conversations in electronic medical records, verifying insurance, and updating patient demographic information. This role requires maintaining patient confidentiality, adhering to company policies and guidelines, and meeting performance metrics. The coordinator will utilize communication scripts, active listening, and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues, and understand disposition codes. All other assigned duties will also be performed.

Requirements

One year telemarketing, call center, or sales experience
One year experience in a medical setting
Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Excellent customer service phone skills
Effective written and oral communication skills
Teamwork orientation.
Organized and ability to manage competing priorities.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Expert in computer literacy in electronic health record.
Ability to navigate between multiple computer programs/screens while assisting patients on the phone.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations required.
Safe work practices in a clinic setting.
Able to follow through with delegated tasks.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years in a medical/call center related customer service role.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a positive attitude and creates good relationships with team, patients, and guests.
Achieves 90% target for inbound and outbound calls.
Schedules patients as trained per Best Practice Scheduling guidelines.
Accurately documents conversations in patients’ electronic medical record.
Verifies appropriate insurance(s) on patients, when appropriate.
Confirms updates regarding patient demographic information during each visit: Name, DOB, Phone Number, Insurance.
Respects and always maintains privacy and dignity of patients’ information to assure client confidentiality.
Understands and follows the Code of Conduct, OSHA, and HIPAA guidelines.
Meets the performance and skill metrics of the position, which are subject to change.
Manages large amounts of calls in a timely manner.
Follows communication ‘scripts’ when handling various topics.
Identifies and resolves issues by using active listening and problem-solving skills.
Understands disposition codes.
Performs all other duties as assigned.