Workers Compensation Coordinator

Workers Compensation CoordinatorOrtho Sport & Spine Physicians is seeking a Workers Compensation Coordinator: The experienced Workers Compensation Coordinator will interact with the injured workers, attorneys, providers, employers, and sometimes family members.Job ResponsibilitiesManage location's Workers' Compensation cases throughout the continuum from initial appointment to patient's release, working closely with physicians and case managers.Manage Workers' Comp: appointments, follow-up, authorizations, communication with Physicians, Case Managers, Employers and AdjustersCopy Dictation for Workers' Comp Billing, Workers' Comp, Employer and Case Manager Liaison,Enter Missed Workers' Comp Appointments, patient demographics. Follow up with patient and adjustor or case manager on all missed appointmentsSchedule Workers' Comp Appointments. Enter all appropriate Insurance information, contacts and phone numbers to complete Health HistoryAddress and take action to resolve all Workers' Comp issuesObtain authorization for treatment, Physical Therapy, Functional Capacity Evaluation, Second Opinion, surgery, and any other MD orders for WC patients. Schedule all WC patients' appointments.Coordinate Second Opinion and Independent Medical Exam appointments with PhysiciansMaintain current relationships with Carriers, Employers, Adjustors. Work in concert with WC Director to establish new relationships in the marketCommunicate all WC patient information daily to MD for appointments (e.g., pre-cert status, availability of light duty, etc.)Attend scheduled meetings with Carriers, Adjustors, and WC DirectorSubmit Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) ratings the next day after patient is dismissed from physician's careJob RequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivalent2 years Healthcare ExperienceExtensive working knowledge of worker's compensation insurance and medical terminologyKnowledge of ICD-10/CPT CodesAbility to build trust with physicians and case managersKnowledge of electronic medical record systems, preferably Eclinical WorksAbility to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work as part of a teamMust be able to work independentlyMust be detailed orientedStrong organizational and time management skillsStrong customer service skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillStrong sense of discretion and professionalismCWCP or MPWCP certification preferredExtensive Knowledge of Department of Labor provider portalOrtho Sport and Spine Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal law or Georgia law.