Patient Care Coordinator - Columbine Family Practice

Job Description

Job Description

OnPoint Medical Group is searching for an outstanding Patient Care Coordinator to join our team at Columbine Family Practice! Come join a great group of medical professionals as our network continues to grow!

OnPoint Medical Group is a physician-led network of skilled Primary and Urgent care providers who are committed to expanding access to quality healthcare in the most effective and affordable manner possible.

Our "Circle of Care" has one primary goal – to ensure the health and wellness of members and their families. We do this by providing access to a comprehensive menu of medical services from one unified physician group in their neighborhoods. With doctors, nurses, specialists, labs and medical records all interlinked and coordinated, patient care has never been in better hands.

About the Role :

The Patient Care Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring a seamless and positive experience for patients within a healthcare setting. This position is responsible for managing patient registration, scheduling appointments, and coordinating communication between patients and healthcare providers. The coordinator acts as the first point of contact, providing exceptional customer service while handling sensitive patient information with confidentiality and professionalism. By efficiently managing patient billing and insurance verification, the role supports the financial and operational aspects of the healthcare facility. Ultimately, the Patient Care Coordinator contributes to the overall quality of care by facilitating smooth administrative processes and fostering effective patient-provider relationships. This position typically reports to the Front Office Supervisor but will also take directions from the Practice Manager.

Responsibilities :

• Greet and register patients upon arrival, ensuring accurate collection of personal and insurance information.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments, coordinating with healthcare providers to optimize daily schedules.
• Answer incoming calls professionally, addressing patient inquiries and directing calls appropriately using proper telephone etiquette.
• Verify medical insurance coverage and assist patients with billing questions and payment processing.
• Maintain organized patient records and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and privacy standards.
• Consistently and accurately completes pre-visit planning to ensure patients are reminded of visits and insurances are verified.

Skills :

The Patient Care Coordinator utilizes healthcare registration skills daily to accurately input and verify patient information, ensuring smooth check-in processes. Proficient computer knowledge is essential for managing electronic health records, scheduling software, and billing systems efficiently. Front desk and telephone etiquette skills are critical for creating a welcoming environment and handling patient communications professionally. Understanding medical insurance and patient billing allows the coordinator to assist patients with financial inquiries and insurance verification effectively. These combined skills enable the coordinator to support both administrative operations and patient satisfaction consistently.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Supervisor Responsibilities : This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Job Elements and Working Conditions :

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

BENEFITS OFFERED

Salary : $20 - $24 / hour

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

OnPoint Medical Group is an EEO Employer.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended.