Patient Care Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities:• Greets patients, family members and guests with a friendly smile• Assists patients with signing in and completing registration• Enters and scans patient's demographic and insurance information into Epic• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit information; informs patients of insurance benefits• Collects co-payments and patient balances• Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; directs calls and takes messages• Assists physician and clinical staff by coordinating follow up care for patients; schedules referral appointments for patients and obtains authorization for diagnostic testing• Sends patient records to primary care physician• Assists with other tasks as assignedBusy Ophthalmology practice located 2 Ohio Drive Suite 201 Lake Success. Monday through Friday. Tuesday 11-7 and 2 Saturdays or Sundays per month.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:• High school education or equivalent experience• Customer service experience and solid computer skills• Ability to work a flexible schedule. Open 5 days a week , candidate would have 2 days offPreferred Qualifications:• Associates Degree or some college coursework completed• Epic experience• Medical office experience; Urgent Care experience• Knowledge of insurance carriers and managed care plansIn- person interview