What are the responsibilities and job description for the ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR position at The National Sports Medicine Institute?
Job Overview
We are seeking 2 dynamic and compassionate Patient Care Coordinators to join our healthcare team. This vital role combines administrative expertise with patient-centered service, ensuring smooth scheduling, accurate documentation, and effective communication across clinical and administrative departments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient experiences. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to quality healthcare delivery while developing your professional skills in medical administration.
Responsibilities
- Scheduling patient appointments for our Orthopaedic Clinics with our Patient Care Coordinating team. This is a crossed-trained position working with our Lansdowne and Aldie Clinics.
- Verify insurance coverage and benefits through insurance portals and perform insurance verification to facilitate seamless billing processes.
- Review and update patient medical records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Collecting Co-Pays, discussing and collecting on account balances.
- Communicate with our MDs, DNP, PA, DPTs and Athletic Trainers to ensure positive, efficient and informative patient experiences.
- Provide kind and exceptional patient service by answering multi-line phones with professionalism, practicing proper phone etiquette, and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Maintain accurate filing of electronic medical records to support clinical operations and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with team members to improve office workflows related to medical office management, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling.
Skills
- Extensive experience with eClinicalworks EMR and PM systems preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Orthopaedic medical terminology is desirable.
- Excellent computer skills with familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and health information management software.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple schedules efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
- Previous medical office experience required.
- Strong customer service experience, paired with professional phone etiquette and clerical skills.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations ensures confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and problem-solving skills. Join us in making a difference by providing outstanding administrative support that enhances patient care experiences! This role is essential in streamlining operations while fostering a welcoming environment for all patients we serve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Free flu shots
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- medical: 2 years (Required)
- current relative : 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lansdowne, VA 20176 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23