New Patient Coordinator Infectious Disease

New Patient Coordinator

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Job Title : New Patient Coordinator

Department : Infectious Disease

Location : Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - 3400 Spruce St

Hours : 8AM - 4 : 30PM Monday - Friday. One day WFH after probationary period.

Summary

This position is responsible to provide optimal new patient coordination in an integrated, multi-disciplinary environment. Care will be coordinated across multiple specialties and ancillary departments within UPHS. Employee will ensure that all new patients are well prepared for their first visit by making certain patients are being seen by the appropriate physician and specialty and that patients arrive for their appointment with all pertinent information to ensure optimal care coordination (medical records, test results, referrals, copays). In addition, patients will be provided information on directions, parking and building navigation. The position requires that the individual convey a positive image of UPHS through excellent communication and customer service skills in support of patients / families and to ensure an ideal patient experience.

Responsibilities :

• Act as point of contact for all new patients for department.
• Serve as specialty expert of nuances of care coordination so that patients are seen by the appropriate physician and specialty.
• Schedule new patient appointments with appropriate physician and / or group with emphasis on working with providers on a regular basis to ensure that the right diagnosis and patient is scheduled with appropriate provider.
• Coordinate new patient appointments as needed with Patient Facilitated Services and Penn Health Referral.
• Coordinate / organize all facets of new patient appointment scheduling, coordination of medical records, test results, pathology results all information needed to ensure an optimal level of care coordination.
• Coordinate the scheduling of diagnostic tests, other evaluations and review of necessary information prior to new patient appointment.
• Responds to patient inquiries or problems. Answer questions regarding practice, procedures, tests, directions etc.
• Coordinate the retrieval and flow of outside medical records to ensure receipt and appropriation (review by provider, scanning, etc.) of records for visit.
• Ensures appropriate retrieval, processing and returning of patient radiology films, CDs, slides and other related items.
• Manages physician new patient IDX schedules, ensures appropriate preparation of new patient charts and information 48 hours prior to date of new patient visit or services.
• Reschedules new patient appointments appropriately.
• Ensures optimal patient experience through coordination and communication.
• Follows Health System and Department Protocols for Epic Messaging.
• Communicates issues effecting flow with managers and providers as necessary.
• Keeps manager aware of potential issues or problems as they arise.
• As required, maintains compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory standards and requirements, including TJC, Department of Health, funding agencies, FDA, HIPPA, HCFA, DPW, LCGME, SCGME, department specific guidelines and other.
• Ensures patients have been properly registered and referred to Financial Counseling.
• Makes sure new patients arrive for new patient appointment with referral and copays, as appropriate.
• Maintains an excellent understanding of managed care plans and protocols for referrals, co-payments, and pre-certification.
• Readily adopts and is engaged in practice operation changes
• Is proficient in the use of all system applications necessary for practice operations, including, but not limited to : IDX (and its applications) - ONTRAC - EPIC - MEDVIEW - NAVICARE - CHART ONE
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Education or Equivalent Experience :

H.S. Diploma / GED (Required) with a minimum of five + years of experience in a medical office setting or customer service experience. College-level coursework in business, accounting, or health care administration strongly preferred. OR bachelor's degree (Required) and a minimum two + years of experience in a medical office setting or customer service experience. Specific knowledge of precertification requirements, CMS medical necessity required, and third-party billing knowledge is ideal. Experience with spreadsheet and word processing software preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.