Support Coordinator III - Arcadia Multispec Non-Exempt; Non-Union

Support Coordinator III - Arcadia Multispec 607-8 - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) page is loaded## Support Coordinator III - Arcadia Multispec 607-8 - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) locations:
Arcadia, CAtime type:
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REQSupport Coordinator III serves as a senior-level support coordinator. As a part of the Ambulatory clinic, the position provides smooth outpatient flow resulting in optimum patient satisfaction and clinic operation. This position participates in a variety of duties associated with daily clinic preparation process, from customer service, heavy phone answering, intake, message distribution, obtaining medical reports/imaging, procedure scheduling, encounter registration, co-pay collections, and referrals management.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Assist with all aspects of patient care. Coordinate clinic schedules, patient appointments and follow up. Answers patient phone calls, verify insurance benefits, prepare charts for clinic and prepare charge tickets for clinic visits. Coordinate scheduling of all surgeries and diagnostic testing for patients which include sending pre-op packets to patients with surgery instructions, prepare surgery charge tickets and compile letters of medical necessity.

Assist the office with clerical duties. Other duties may include: assisting multidisciplinary team in managing the care of the patient's thru all phases (In-take/Evaluation/Listed) by acting as a liaison between the clinic and referring physicians; assisting in managing follow-up care for post surgical patients by setting up follow up care appointments; and/or coordinating an organized and efficient case flow of clinic scheduling.

Must work with any and every physician in the Surgery Department. Other duties as assigned. Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently. Must be comfortable with computers and medical terminology. In depth knowledge of all insurance types.
** Essential Duties:
*** Clerical:
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in entering information into computer systems.
• Processes new referrals in a timely manner this includes obtaining required outside medical records, entering demographic information into computer system, providing medical records to physician / multidisciplinary team for review, verifying insurance and obtaining authorization for visits and procedures.
• Schedules patient’s evaluation and clinic appointments in a timely manner, and at the request of the physician, while accommodating patient’s needs. This includes but not limited to: surgery scheduling, laboratories, diagnostic testing and consultations as needed. Fulfills other department scheduling functions per department procedures and protocols.
• Reviews master schedule and anticipating requirements and changes based on activity levels to create a well-managed operational flow and positive patient experience.
• Coordinates and schedules diagnostic testing for patients which include but not limited to sending letters of medical necessity.
• Assists with the clerical and scheduling needs including filing and collection of supporting documentation for billing.
• Provides phone coverage as needed. Contacts and distributes messages to medical personnel using a variety of electronic messages including text, voice, and email systems. Reads and responds to email throughout the day. Retrieves and responds to voicemail messages within 24hours per department protocol.
* Patient Customer Service:
• Displays courtesy, compassion, kindness and honesty while interacting with public, patients, and all clinic personnel. Greets patients in a courteous and professional manner. Acts as a single point of contact for patients and caregivers and takes accountability for their patient experience. Provides information and guidance to patients and caregivers regarding all areas of patient care. This includes but not limited to scheduling, paperwork, and follow-up appointments.

• Reviews completed financial risk assessment and, as indicated, provides assistance to patient/patient…