LEAD PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR at Comprehensive Community Health Centers Inc.

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Planning, Leading, Organizing, Policy Implementation, Patient Flow Facilitation, Check In Protocols, Patient Communication, Registration, Demographic Updates, Phone Etiquette, Complaint Resolution, Staff Training, HIPAA Compliance, Schedule Management, Inventory Management, Insurance Verification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description LEAD PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR JOB SUMMARY The Lead Patient Care Coordinator assists the Office Manager in keeping the facility running smoothly by ensuring the successful administrative and operational aspects of day to day clinic operations. LEAD PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Sets the tone and leads by example to ensure an efficient and high quality operation through effective planning, leading, and organizing. Assist management in establishing work procedures for front office staff, and implementing policy and procedures in front office department Facilitates patient flow by following check in protocols, being aware of delays, and communicating with patients and clinical staff. Welcomes and greets all patients, visitors, and guests in person or over the phone Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed information, including personal and financial information Promptly answers all incoming calls while maintaining a polite consistent phone manner and using proper phone etiquette. First point of contact for patient wishing to discuss office deficiencies, complaints and/or grievances. Take messages for providers and staff as needed. Assist in the selection of new front office staff Trains and orients new front office employees Provide continuous and on-going training and reinforcement skills to patient care coordinators. Is aware of, able to abide by and enforce, all HIPAA regulations protecting patient confidentiality. Copy, scan, and fax documents as needed Maintain provider schedules by following office scheduling policies and protocols while ensuring provider time is maximized. Responsible for keeping front office and reception area clean and organized. Attend trainings and meetings as needed. Able to anticipate inventory and equipment needs and communicate needs to appropriate staff. Order and maintain front office supplies, ensures mail is opened and processed, offices are opened and closed according to established procedures Participate in audits, prepare and collect, track, trend and analyze data as requested Identifies payer source, verifies insurance and obtains any necessary authorizations, assigns correct pay type, and any collects payments due. Completes billing and collection processes and prepares for distribution to appropriate sources. May perform other duties assigned by management as needed. Requirements LEAD PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE High School Graduate or GED 3 years of front office experience in Community Health setting preferred Bilingual in Armenian or Russian highly preferred LEAD PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR PAY RATE: $25-27/hr LEAD PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR BENEFITS: Medical, Dental and Vision – 100% paid by Employer Life Insurance and Accidental Dismemberment – 100% paid by Employer Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Wellness Day Off 401(k) and 401(k) matching Flexible Spending Account Fringe Supplemental Insurance We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records. In accordance with the ULAC Fair Chance Ordinance, we will not inquire about or consider criminal history until after a candidate has received a copy of their background check report. All applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifications and ability to perform the essential functions of the job. For more information, please refer to LA County Fair Chance Hiring.

Responsibilities

The Lead Patient Care Coordinator assists the Office Manager in ensuring smooth administrative and operational aspects of daily clinic functions by setting the tone and leading the front office staff. Key duties include facilitating patient flow, managing patient registration, handling communications, and overseeing front office procedures and training.