Patient Support Coordinator

Community Care Internal Medicine in Niskayuna is looking for a full time Patient Support Coordinator to join their team! This is a 40 hour work week. Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm.  

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:

• Work all job aspects/areas of the front desk/reception area as needed.
• Track all orders placed in Allscripts. Ensure patient records are received from specialty practice, radiology facility, or other healthcare professional and scanned to the chart, adhering to PCMH and QI standards.
• Index and categorize faxed and scanned documents in the Touchworks Scan Application and close out each order in Allscripts.
• Schedule outside appointments in a timely manner, relative to urgency, and cancel/reschedule patients when necessary.
• Communicate with specialist offices and diagnostic facilities to set up necessary appointments and testing for patients as instructed by the providers.
• Close out daily batches/deposits comparing them to our daily charges and resolve errors when necessary.
• Assist with the Claim Attention and On Hold Correction Report.
• Review all charge passing “encounters” and follow through on corrections.
• Assist with/delegate schedule changes for the providers.
• Assist with training and coordinating reception staff and help them develop performance goals and objectives.
• Routinely monitor available appointments, patient flow, confirmation calls pre-visit planning calls and pre-op appointments.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and with office’s standards of quality patient care.
• Identify and resolve operational problems within reception/scheduling.
• Participate in professional development activities to keep current with health care trends and practices.
• Schedules patients for surgical procedures and obtains all necessary information upon arrival of patient.
• Complete prior authorizations and verify patient insurance

If you are interested in this opportunity and have the desired qualifications, please Apply Now!

Compensation: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour

CCP salary ranges are designed to be competitive with room for professional and financial growth. Individual compensation is based on several factors unique to each candidate, such as work experience, qualifications, and skills. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay.

CCP's compensation packages go far beyond just salary. The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, retirement plan, and much more in a business casual environment!

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, gender and ethnic perspectives to Community Care Physicians.

Community Care Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s Degree in health or business administration preferred.
• Three years of administrative experience in a medical office setting.
• Knowledge of organization/office policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer systems, programs and applications.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to exercise initiative, problem-solving, decision-making.
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, family members, physicians, providers, managers, co-workers and external customers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.