What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practice Coordinator position at Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists?
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists (NWOS) is seeking a Practice Coordinator to join our Valley Office team. In this role, you will serve as the primary administrative support for a physician and/or physician assistant, helping ensure efficient daily clinic operations and exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include coordinating and scheduling appointments, obtaining insurance authorizations, and providing outstanding service to patients throughout their care experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Answers patient calls and provides excellent customer service
- Serves as the primary point of contact for patients, insurances, and providers
- Coordinates appointments with staff and provider's schedules
- Verifies insurance eligibility, authorization and on occasion, benefits.
- Manages incoming new patient referrals by scheduling patients and ensures all insurance referrals are in place prior to appointment.
- Completes patient registration at the time of scheduling meeting all MIP requirements.
- Completes non-surgical documents such as workers compensation and disability forms, processes/routes all provider mail in a timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Previous Medical Office experience preferred, but not required
- Graduated from an accredited medical office program preferred, but not required
SHIFT:
- Monday through Friday, normal office hours.
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Basic Life & ADD Insurance
- Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Life & ADD Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary AFLAC Options
- Employee Discount
- 401k Employer Match (eligible after 1 year)
- 401k Profit Sharing after (eligible after 1 year)
- PTO
- 7 paid holidays
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