Patient Coordinator I PC 25-33681
- Full-time
Job Title : Patient Coordinator I
Location : New York NY 10003
Duration : 3 months
Shift : 05 : 30 AM 01 : 30 PM
Rate : $21 / hr (W2)
Position Overview
A healthcare facility in New York is seeking a Patient Coordinator I to serve as the first point of contact for patients either in person or via phone. The Patient Coordinator is responsible for greeting patients verifying insurance updating demographic information and supporting front-desk operations. Client name is intentionally omitted for confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
Greet patients in person or over the phone; update insurance and demographic information in the practice management system.
Verify insurance coverage to ensure the physician accepts the patients plan.
Communicate patient arrival to appropriate staff and ensure medical records are ready for use.
Process and update HIPAA forms and other required documentation.
Collect referrals or insurance authorizations as needed.
Monitor waiting room activity and keep patients informed of wait times.
Collect co-pays per billing staff direction and issue receipts per cash-control procedures.
Schedule follow-up appointments and provide instructions for requesting medical records.
Perform simple charge entry tasks or handle patient payments and prepare Cashiers deposit (not both duties are mutually exclusive).
Answer phones schedule appointments and route messages appropriately.
Adhere to HIPAA guidelines and state / federal regulations concerning PHI.
Make reminder phone calls for next-day appointments when required.
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum 1 year of physician practice experience .
One week of on-site training required (provided by the facility).
Experience using computer systems for scheduling in a medical office setting preferred.
Strong keyboarding skills.
IDX or other practice management system experience preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural and limited-English-proficiency patients.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including strong telephone etiquette.
Knowledge of medical terminology strongly preferred.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced evolving environment.
Education
High School Diploma or GED required.
For more details reach at or Call / Text at .
About Navitas Healthcare LLC : It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Computer Hardware,IT Experience,Tcp / IP,LAN,Mobile Devices,Technical Writing,Windows,TCP,DoD Experience,Operating Systems,Remedy,Technical Support
Employment Type : Hourly
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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