Patient Service Coordinator

Company: Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
Location: Cedar Park
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Patient Services Coordinator to join our team!This full time position will support the Cedar Park location, with travel to our Leander clinic twice a week.Typical work hours are Monday-Friday; 8:30am to 5:00pm.

This position can be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on relevant work experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." - in their fight against cancer.Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Patient Services Coordinator do? (including but not limited to)

The Patient Service Coordinator professionally greets and welcomes patients and their friends/family.Registers and schedules appointments for patients in an efficient and timely manner.Answers, screens, and directs all incoming calls to appropriate personnel relaying messages between patients and clinical staff.Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards, and US Oncology's Shared Values.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Greets patients and visitors to the clinic in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. Checks in patients and informs clinical staff of patient arrival.
• Provides and explains paperwork for the patient to complete prior to examination. Collects, proofs for completeness, and files patient forms. Updates demographics and insurance information in the system. Collects co-pays and balances; provides receipt.
• Answers, screens, and responds to routine questions, routes to appropriate personnel, or take thorough messages. Pages clinic personnel as appropriate. Communicates messages in an accurate and timely manner according to procedures.
• Checks patients out after examination. Schedules returning appointments in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines. Provides patients with appointment details such as time, location, directions, instruction sheets, and other details.
• Records patient cancellations and missed appointments; reschedules appointments. Notifies appropriate staff of the cancellation and makes note in patient chart.
• Provides general administrative support by filing charts and forms. Maintains lobby area in a neat and orderly manner. Maintains a legible supply of forms and appropriate office supplies required for daily activities.
• Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines with regards to patient's records.
• Other duties as requested or assigned. May type memos and forms. No more than five high level duties.
  Qualifications
  
  The ideal candidate for the Patient Services Coordinator will have the following background and experience:
  
  Level 1
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Some receptionist or office experience preferred.
  • Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft (Outlook, Office Word, and Excel) required.
  • Must successfully complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of occupying position.
    Level 2 (including Level 1 requirements)
    
    • At least eighteen (18) months front medical office receptionist experience with insurance forms and scheduling software required.
    • Knowledge of this practice's personnel, daily routines, and scheduling a plus.
      Level Sr (including Level 1 and 2 requirements)
      
      • At least 5 years front medical office receptionist experience with insurance forms and scheduling software required
        
        Physical Demands
        
        The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
        
        Work Environment
        
        The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires frequent interaction with patients and staff.

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