Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Care Coordinator

Business Unit: Otto Bock Patient Care, LLC Location: Sumter, SC, US, 29150 Contract Type: regular Scope of employment: full-time Contact Person: Contact Information: Job ID: 8598

Carolina O&P has served patients in North Carolina and South Carolina for decades and is known for our personal touch, clinical expertise, and community involvement. Today, as part of Ottobock.care we continue that legacy combining the strength of a global innovator with the relationships and responsiveness of a local clinic. This next step deepens our commitment to delivering exceptional orthotic and prosthetic care to the communities we serve. We are currently seeking a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) at our Sumpter, SC location. Our PCCs play a vital role in each patient's visit. From greeting patients to ensuring scheduling and documentation run smoothly, you'll be helping people move through life with confidence and independence. When you join Ottobock.care, you're not just starting a job. You're becoming part of a movement that is redefining what's possible in patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide administrative support of the front desk by answering telephones, taking messages, routing calls or notifying appropriate individuals, printing and posting schedules, checking/sending faxes, assisting with developing/modifying patient appointments, maintaining/reconciling patient information in computer system, and performing quality control audits of records.

Coordinate patient communications for scheduling and appointment reminders, financial responsibility discussions, procurement of medical documentation from their referral source through direct, phone communication, fax and/or email as appropriate.

Assist in managing the Work in Process (WIP) daily in collaboration with the Clinicians and maintain all case documentation in OPIE in compliance with best practices established by the company.

Help secure insurance authorizations for patient cases, financial responsibility and medical documentation requirements.

Maintain a clean office work environment including coordination of all office supplies.

Accept patient payments, including cash payments, if applicable.

Perform shipping and receiving of products for device procurement and delivery as needed.

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.

Create and maintain reporting as needed.

Ensure customers receive the best service possible and concerns are satisfactorily resolved.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to manage several tasks in a fast-paced environment. Customer service experience. Experience with medical terminology preferred. Proficient in MS Office and databases. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills. High school diploma or equivalent. 2+ years of office administrative experience, preferably in a medical/dental/therapy office. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid preferred.

Benefits

Medical Vision Dental Health savings accounts with employer contribution Flexible spending account options Company-paid life insurance policy Generous Paid time off Company holidays Floating holidays 100% company-paid short & long-term disability 401k match up to 3.5% DailyPay by ADP

Diversity at Ottobock

We believe in mutual respect, enjoyment at work, and a culture where everyone feels valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, ethnic or social background, religion, or sexual orientation. We give special consideration to individuals with severe disabilities when equally qualified.

Your future at Ottobock

Ottobock's products and services combine over 100 years of tradition with outstanding innovation in the fields of prosthetics, neuro-orthotics, and exoskeletons. Ottobock develops innovative fitting solutions for people with limited mobility and is driving the digitalisation of the industry. Founded in Berlin in 1919, the company has business activities in 45 countries with nearly 9,300 employees worldwide and operates the largest international patient care network with around 400 patient care clinics. Ottobock's mission of improving freedom of movement, quality of life and independence is deeply rooted in the company's DNA, as is its social commitment: Ottobock has been a partner and supporter of the Paralympics since 1988. Apply now! Your ideas and commitment will inspire your colleagues and staff, and will further the interests of Ottobock. Be part of a dynamic, growing company with flat hierarchies. We offer a richly diverse field of work, individual development opportunities and extensive qualification programs in our Ottobock Academy.