CO Patient Service Coordinator - 116960

Requisition ID: 116960

CO Patient Service Coordinator

We are seeking a CO Patient Service Coordinator for our Johns Hopkins Fertility Center. Offer friendly, courteous, and confidential assistance to every patient to ensure that the patient has a positive experience while at Johns Hopkins Fertility Center at Green Spring Station. Coordinate the day-to-day clinical operations for a group of health care professionals. Troubleshoot and resolve problems as they arise; collaborate with others to resolve patient problems or refer patients to appropriate resources. Maintain accurate information on each patient to facilitate the patient encounter. Use automated systems to expedite patient scheduling, pre-registration, and check-in. Work with others in a team environment. The individual displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of the healthcare team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Scheduling and Registration

• Schedule new and follow-up clinic appointments and assist in canceling and rescheduling of clinics.
• Collect insurance information and complete registration in Epic.
• Collect insurance copayments in accordance with Johns Hopkins policies and procedures.
• Coordinate follow-up office visits by providing information about treatment and testing locations.
• Schedule lab tests and other procedures, and/or coordinates with other areas to complete scheduling process.
• When physician’s clinic is cancelled, call patient to re-schedule physician and/or testing appointments pertaining to that visit.
• If requested by physician, complete courtesy calls to patients to remind them of appointment arrival times and answer questions about location, parking, what to bring, etc.
• All information entered into Epic will be subject to evaluation, quality controls and performance management standards.
• Refer patient to appropriate resources/clinical areas.
• Send out letters and post op information to referring physicians, if needed.
• Send out confirmation letters to patients when appointment is scheduled less than 2 weeks out or as needed.
• Review clinic schedules and make adjustments as appropriate.
• Act as a liaison for patient, coordinating future consultations, diagnostics tests, or procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance information found on Johns Hopkins Managed Care website.
• Work flexible shifts and any day of the week that includes holidays or weekends to assist with operational assignments.
  
  
  

Billing

• Participate in the billing process by collecting time of service payments (co-pays or balances) or entering charges into electronic billing systems.
• Assist with basic insurance and third-party queries and explain payment policies.
• Reconcile automated records and collected monies at the end of the day and makes deposits in an accurate and timely way.
• Answer questions from patients about billing and refer to JHU Physician Billing Services and/or JHH Patient Financial Services.
  
  
  

Clinic Flow and Leadership

• Collaborate with the clinic manager to ensure scheduling conflicts are resolved. Monitor room utilization and maintain clinic patient flow.
• Intervene, as necessary, on issues relating to patient complaints, health care providers' concerns, and operational issues, and take measures to correct situation or ensures appropriate personnel are involved.
• Ensure that administrative and office equipment is maintained in adequate working order and schedule maintenance.
• Serve in a leadership capacity with the registration and scheduling staff, setting an example in professionalism, attention to detail and customer service.
• Partner with the clinic manager on issues related to front office staff management.
  
  
  

Clinical Administrative Support

• Answer in-coming calls from patients and provide information to patients, as appropriate and within scope.
• Routinely check voice mail and return calls to patients within 24 hours.
• Coordinate with patient and/or referring physician to obtain outside medical records.
• Ensure that all relevant outside medical records are received and scanned into Epic in advance of clinic.
• Receive from physician completed and signed forms requested by the patient such as: Disability, Family Medical Leave, Workers Compensation, Medical Assistance Application, MVA, etc. All completed forms should be scanned into Epic and original sent to patients for their records.
• Support the physician with insurance preauthorization and single case agreement processes by submitting necessary clinical information as instructed by the physician or clinic manager.
• Provide administrative support for matters on behalf of physicians.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• One year work experience in customer service.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Epic electronic health record.
• Two years related work experience.
  
  
  

Classified Title: Patient Service Coordinator

Job Posting Title (Working Title): CO Patient Service Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/02/OD

Starting Salary Range: $16.20 - $28.80 HRLY ($46,800 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM OB GYN Reproductive Endocrinology

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

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