Care Coordinator- Halethorpe

Care CoordinatorAbout Sage HealthWe believe all seniors regardless of means deserve concierge primary care & wellness, without the concierge fees. They've earned it.Sage Health builds enriching neighborhood health centers that are easy to access, provide or arrange for all of our patients' healthcare needs, and partner with Medicare Advantage plans that fully cover primary care. Unlike other physician practices, a Sage Health physician has a patient panel of 400 or less, and we collaborate with the best outcomes-oriented specialists and hospitals in each market. Because we are not a fee-for-service provider and manage patients within a global capitation budget provided by Medicare Advantage plans, our only concern and motivation is to keep our seniors healthy.Sage Health is a destination for the best risk provider talent in the country who are building the new standard-bearing senior model for the United States.All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io the RolePOSITION SUMMARYCare Coordinator performs a wide range of administrative duties to include referral processing, patient registration, verification of benefits, insurance authorizations, patient appointment scheduling, communication with referral sources and other tasks assigned.The Care Coordinator displays an elevated level of professionalism and engages resources and fellow team members within the center to deliver high level results.What You'll DoPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Reviews referral requests generated by primary care physicians and onsite specialistsCoordinates appointment date and time for patient.Informs patient of appointment date and time, special test preparations as necessary, and schedules transportation when necessary.Secures patient information and maintains patient confidential health information.Reviews open referral report (pending consult and diagnostic) daily, to ensure reports have been received prior to patient's visit with PCP.Process a minimum of twenty referral orders per day.Process all referral authorization per the health plans protocol and systems i.e., AvailityCoordinates procedures required for surgical clearance and ensures complete documentation is forwarded to specialist's office, ambulatory center, hospital, etc.Schedule urgent referral appointment per the request of the Primary Care Physician, or onsite specialist.Informs Primary Care Physician via appropriate documentation in the EHR of any missed appointments and reschedule appointments as needed.Scan and index documents into the EHR; ensure that necessary documents I.e., consult notes etc. are available in advance of patient visits with primary care physicians or onsite specialists.Participates in center and market interdisciplinary teams related to patient care plans, and outcomes.Aid coworkers as needed to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork.Perform other duties as assignedQualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma/GEDOffice Administrative/Receptionist/Clerical/Customer Service experience in a fast-paced, heavy phones environment.Professional demeanor and communication always.Must be organized and attentive to detail.Ability to manage competing priorities.Resourcefulness in problem solvingAble to take and follow through with assigned tasks and accountability.Ability to work in a fast-paced environmentExperience with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience working with an electronic health recordExperience in processing referral authorizationsExperience with Availity or other referral authorization platformsExperienced working in medically underserved/culturally diverse communitiesMedical office setting experience highly desirableKnowledge of medical terminologyKnowledge of ICD-20 and CPT codingBilingual Spanish and EnglishPhysical Requirements - Primary Duty - Percent of Time Performing DutyVisual Acuity - YES - 75-100%Hearing - YES - 75-100%Standing - NO - 0-24%Walking - NO - 0-24%Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - NO - 0-24%Sitting - YES - 75-100%Reports To : Center ManagerDotted Line To: Network Manager