What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator position at Kayal Orthopedic Center, P.C.?
If you are looking for a rewarding career that contributes to helping people restore their active, pain-free lives, consider joining the Kayal Orthopaedic Center team. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Care Coordinator.
Summary: Performs data entry of all charges for procedures and office visits by the Physician from patients at checkout by performing the following duties. Schedules follow-up appointments with patients. Schedule surgeries for patients. This role may rotate between our 17 locations.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Schedules follow-up appointments.
- Order Physical Therapy and MRI’s for patients.
- Scanning of all patient referrals and/or scripts to other facilities.
- Send requested office notes to other facilities.
- Print out patient topical RX’s for creams.
- Assists with answering telephones as needed when Front Desk and Call Center are busy.
- Applies various insurance plans including Medicare.
- Covers the Front Desk when necessary.
- Processes insurance information as back up for Insurance Verification Clerk when out.
- Ensures proper placement of insurance information in charts after checkout.
- Assists patients with any requests for work releases and school excuses.
- Check on Orthotic benefits.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Previous medical office experience, Orthopedic experience is a plus.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Medical receptionist: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24
