What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Coordinator position at West Medical?
- Provides orientation and education to patients and their families.
- Encourages patients to proceed with the recommended treatment plans.
- Shares educational resources alongside care providers regarding treatments, procedures, and ongoing care needs.
- Reviews patients’ health benefits with them.
- Tracks patient progress from start to finish, acting as the main point of contact between the patient and the practice.
- Assesses patient care outcomes and offers suggestions for improvements.
- Consistently follows up with patients by phone throughout their treatment and after, ensuring full satisfaction.
- Collaborates with team members to coordinate information and care with other providers.
- Proactively resolves issues to ensure smooth progression of care.
Skills for the role:
- Strong understanding of insurance.
- Preferred experience in sales.
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English; Spanish is a plus.
- Friendly and approachable, with a positive attitude toward patients.
- Comfortable working with multiple providers.
- Tech-savvy.
- Able to work independently or within a team.
- Maintains high professionalism at all times.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
- Able to perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent work ethic and attendance.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required.
- Medical Assistant certification preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in patient coordination.
- College degree preferred.
- Sales experience is a plus.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
- Must be open to occasional travel to other locations. Primary location will be in Encino.
- Must be available to work occasional Saturdays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Encino, CA 91316 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Encino, CA 91316: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26