What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appointment Coordinator position at Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons PLLC?
Who We Are
As the largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic team in the state, we bring together the medical expertise of leading orthopaedic and musculoskeletal surgeons, specialists, and research pioneers. Every provider in our network shares a deep commitment to leadership in education, innovation, and research, as well as a dedicated focus on prioritizing patient care across the continuum of treatment.
Why Join Us?
Interested in orthopaedics? Discover why it’s worth pursuing with us. Our career opportunities offer competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, and a platform to pursue your passion. As Michigan’s largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic team, we are actively seeking skilled and enthusiastic individuals to join us today.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with patients/physicians/callers in a polite and helpful manner to book appointments, enter demographic data, insurance information and any other relevant information into the EMR system.
- Reschedule patient appointments when necessary and relays messages to staff.
- Follow up on patients who are missing necessary information.
- Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and provides information.
- Maintain and update current information on physician’s schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled properly and appointments are confirmed.
- Supplement office staff when requested and is receptive to additional assignments/projects as delegated by supervisor.
- Maintain a positive demeanor with patients, peers, supervisors and physicians, especially when receiving feedback or direction.
- Assist staff members when necessary in a positive and professional manner to ensure the patients receive the utmost in care.
- Perform work with accuracy to minimize error correction by other staff members.
- Double check data entry to ensure the correct information has been entered into the EMR system.
- Organize and prioritizes work to make sure projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Stay abreast of and complies with all state and federal laws including HIPAA, ADA, OSHA, and FLSA.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- At least two years of customer service experience required.
- One year of experience in a medical setting required.
Our company participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees, as required by federal law.