Patient Services Coord. II

Patient Services Coordinator II

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Patient Services Coordinator II, under general supervision, provides administrative support to health care providers in a high-volume ambulatory setting, functioning as the primary interface between the patient and the providers. The emphasis is placed on the ability to organize priorities, complete tasks, manage confidential patient information, schedule patient appointments, diagnostic testing, referrals and other managed care related issues. Serves as an overall resource person for support staff.

Responsibilities

Performs all check-in and -out functions, as outlined by the MGH / MGPO Front Desk Standards of Operations.

Submit prior authorizations to insurance company for medication and formula requests.

Provides support and information to providers to problem solve and manage complex administrative patient issues.

Understands all HMO, Managed Care and other Third Party Insurers. Functions as a resource for patients around managed care plans, insurance and referral issues.

Understands financial services and self-pay resources and provides patients with information as needed.

Triages and manages more complex telephone calls, utilizing courteous customer service skills.

Maintains confidentiality and privacy, which is consistent with HIPAA guidelines.

Completely performs and is a resource to other team members in all revenue enhancement activities, including but not limited to registration verification, co-payment collection.

Schedules patient appointments for specialty visits and diagnostic testing, as required. Coordinates the scheduling of diagnostic testing.

Provides cross coverage for other Practice staff members for absences, vacations, etc. and during variations in workflow, as needed.

Assists with training and orientation of new staff, where applicable.

Performs all other related tasks which would facilitate the flow of patients through the practice, or which would enhance the quality of service to patients.

Works on special projects as directed.

Qualifications

High school Diploma required

Associates degree in Secretarial Science / Business, or a Secretarial Training Certificate Program desirable

Minimum of 3 years secretarial experience or equivalent in a medical or health care related setting

Skills / Abilities / Competencies

Knowledge of computer skills necessary to use appropriate modules of Epic, electronic medical record modules, and Microsoft Office products.

Good command of the English language, including medical terminology

Exceptional organizational skills, flexibility to manage multiple tasks and the accurate attentive to details.

Ability to work independently or within a team environment

Excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Job Details

Onsite

52 Second Avenue

40 Scheduled Weekly Hours

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.36 - $24.45 / Hourly

Grade

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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