What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator position at Piedmont Health Services Inc?
About Piedmont Health Services
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.
What's an FQHC?
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.
Job Title - Patient Care Coordinator
Department - Admin
Reports to - Center Manager
Benefits -
Check in patients – Includes gathering, completing and documentation of accurate data such as PCP, address and insurance verification into Electronic Medical Records
Assures completion of the registration process
Check-out patients and completes necessary close documentation
Answers center phone calls in a timely, professional and efficient manner
Demonstrates understanding of HIPAA and release of medical information
Pull and file medical records as needed
Refer patients to external specialty practices as necessary
Schedules patient appointments
Works in coordination with the Site Director and Center Manager to correct denied claims and assure a minimal individual error rate
Attends Center staff meetings and other corporate trainings/meetings as necessary
Performances all others duties as assigned or needed.
Administrative Duties – All other duties as assigned.
Understands all codes and drills.
Qualifications -
Education: Diploma, High school diploma
Current/valid License: None
Required: Excellent communication skills required.
Preferred experience: Preferred one to two years of customer service in health care setting.
EEO Statement
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.
What's an FQHC?
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.
Job Title - Patient Care Coordinator
Department - Admin
Reports to - Center Manager
Benefits -
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
- 403(b) Plan
- Paid Holidays
- CME (Continuing Medical Education)
- Work Location: Moncure CHC
- Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm (Rotational)
- Travel: N/A
Check in patients – Includes gathering, completing and documentation of accurate data such as PCP, address and insurance verification into Electronic Medical Records
Assures completion of the registration process
Check-out patients and completes necessary close documentation
Answers center phone calls in a timely, professional and efficient manner
Demonstrates understanding of HIPAA and release of medical information
Pull and file medical records as needed
Refer patients to external specialty practices as necessary
Schedules patient appointments
Works in coordination with the Site Director and Center Manager to correct denied claims and assure a minimal individual error rate
Attends Center staff meetings and other corporate trainings/meetings as necessary
Performances all others duties as assigned or needed.
Administrative Duties – All other duties as assigned.
Understands all codes and drills.
Qualifications -
Education: Diploma, High school diploma
Current/valid License: None
Required: Excellent communication skills required.
Preferred experience: Preferred one to two years of customer service in health care setting.
- May have a combination of both education and experience
EEO Statement
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $16 - $22
