Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Care Navigator

Neurology Institute of Kerrville/Boerne is a busy neurology practice serving San Antonio, Kerrville, and Boerne, TX seeking a dedicated Patient Care Coordinator to join their team at their Boerne location. In this pivotal role you will guide patients in coordination of their care to outside physician practices/facilities by sending out referrals, medical records, and obtaining prior authorizations for MRIs. Experience in eClinicalWorks is a plus and experience in obtaining prior authorizations is essential.

Compensation:

• $20.00 - $22.00/hour
• 5% Annual Bonus Potential - Paid Quarterly (Performance Based)
• Private Equity for the Greater Good - Company-wide Employee Ownership Program

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA w/ Employer Contribution
• Touchcare - Insurance Concierge Service
• 401K with Match up to 4%
• PTO: Accrual 3+ weeks
• PTO Buy-back, PTO Rollover, and PTO Donation Program.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program - $360 Annually
• Employee Referral Bonus - Uncapped Bonus Potential
• Tuition Assistance Program & Professional Association Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (Employer-provided)
• Short & long-term disability (Employer-provided)
• Life Insurance (Employer-provided)

Employment Type, Schedule, FLSA Status:

• Full-Time
• Position Schedule: Monday- Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Clinical Operations Manager

Location: 1580 S Main St STE 101B Boerne,TX 78006

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of patient care activities rendering quality patients in accordance with standards of practice.
• Room clinic patients in person or virtually and update patient chart with the required information
• Communicate pertinent patient data to providers and nurses to ensure quality and continuity of patient care
• Provide administrative and front-end support: Greet patients, assist with scheduling, manage phone calls (incoming and outgoing), and process payments.
• Oversees and ensures efficient turnover of exam rooms
• Assist provider in the exam room as requested
• Collect, prepare, and submit ordered patient lab specimens as directed.
• Assist Patient Services team as needed to obtain prior authorizations for prescribed treatment's and documents.
• Triage patient phone calls and messages and document them appropriately
• Orders and manages supplies under the direction of manager
• Disinfect and stock the exam rooms.
• Assist in obtaining records required for the patient's chart
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, reporting patient issues as needed throughout the treatment day.
• Follow company policies and CDC guidelines for infection control.

Secondary responsibilities:

• Assist with proper handling and storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of all company and patient records. Adhere to HIPPA.
• Communicates schedule changes to the team and assists with rescheduling patients.
• Manages incoming mail and deliveries.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent, required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Registration preferred.
• CPR/BLS, required.
• 6 months of clinical experience, required.
• Experience with eClinicalWorks is a plus
• 1 year in an administrative or customer service role, preferred.
• Phlebotomy and lab processing skills, preferred.
• A caring and compassionate personality
• Great customer and patient service
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Assist with Referrals/Progress Notes/Medical Records/Prior Authorizations for MRIs
• Assist MDs and NPs

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Who We Are:

The Vivo Infusion team is focused on providing patients with the highest quality of care in a comfortable, safe, and convenient setting! Vivo is a national company with locations in 15 states, providing opportunities for growth and advancement as well as competitive benefits that support what matters most to you.

Our highly trained medical professionals are dedicated to delivering a safe, comfortable, and affordable solution for our patients. We offer an array of advanced therapeutics and provide personalized, care for every patient. These treatments are delivered by a highly-skilled, clinical nursing staff and monitored by board-certified advanced practitioners.

Vivo Infusion has received The Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission.

The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval is a nationally recognized distinction voluntarily earned by a select set of healthcare providers.

An organization that achieves The Gold Seal of Approval shows its commitment to holding itself accountable to a high bar for quality and safety for those they serve.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts (medical equipment and machinery). The employees may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color differentiation, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk and talk, hear and smell.

Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. He/she is frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.

The employee may be required to use safety equipment, PPE (personal protective equipment) that may include but not be limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.

Vivo Infusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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