Patient Care Coordinator - Waxhaw

Patient Care Coordinator - Waxhaw General Job Summary: The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for insuring the physician’s plan of care is accurately completed in a timely manner. Duties include coordinating and insuring completion of the referrals with physicians, hospitals and other community services, scheduling patients for follow-up visits, assisting patients with questions and concerns related to delivery system access. (This is a full time position that will support the team in Waxhaw, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm). Primary Job Responsibilities/Tasks may include, but not limited to: Patient Coordination responsibilities include: Schedules ancillary appointments and referrals. Follows-up on referrals and appointments to insure timely completion of physician orders. Schedules physician return appointments Completes forms/requisitions as needed to complete the physician’s orders. Obtains and sends patient medical records to support seamless care delivery Ensure that records are sent within one work day of chart completion to all physicians involved in a patient’s care. Obtains ancillary results on all physician orders in a timely manner Obtains referring provider clinic notes on all referred patients in a timely manner. Responsible for obtaining and documenting authorization requirements from insurance carriers for any scheduled referrals/procedures. Work at different Tryon office locations as needed. Monitor and check assigned Athena boxes and other assigned boxes for coverage. Other duties as assigned. Clinic Support responsibilities include: Assembles patients’ health information including patient symptoms and medical history, exam results, X-ray reports, lab tests, diagnoses, and treatment plans. Ensures all related reports, labs and demographics are sent to the outside facility prior to their appointment. Reviews to ensure all forms are completed, properly identified, and signed and that all necessary information in the EHR. Communicates as needed with physicians and other health care professionals to clarify diagnoses or obtain additional information. Obtains lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc; Verifies insurance coverage and patient demographics; Updates charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately. Ensures timely delivery of outside mail and communication to the physician Requirements: Completion of Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form will be required. Candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer. Completion of TB test will be required. Education: High school diploma; some college preferred Experience: Minimum of one-year medical office or healthcare facility experience E.H.R. and Scheduling experience Experience serving customers in person and on the phone Physical Requirements: Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support weight of 35 pounds. Ability to concentrate on details. Use of computer for long periods of time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tryon Medical Partners