Patient Coordinator at Raleigh Radiology LLC

Cary, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Registration, Scheduling, Demographic Entry, Billing Information Entry, Insurance Verification, Payment Collection, Confidentiality, Infection Control, Team Player, Communication, Problem Resolution, Typing, Decision Making, Flexibility, Dependability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description I. INTRODUCTION A. This position is located within Raleigh Radiology facilities and free-standing outpatient imaging centers located in Cary, N.C. B. Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:30 pm C. The primary function of a Patient Coordinator is to act as a professional liaison between patients and families. Provide exceptional patient care and help ensure all areas of registration have been completed prior to a patient having their exam. D. The Patient Coordinator is well-versed in the requirements for registering all modalities. E. This position reports to the Registration Supervisor. Requirements I. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. General Duties 80% 1. Maintains standards of professional care and maintains patient confidentiality. 2. Implements policies and procedures of Raleigh Radiology. 3. Establish and maintain open communication. 4. Maintains a clean, safe, and well-maintained supplied environment for patients and staff. 5. On a regular, sustained basis, cooperates with other staff members both inside and outside the department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs; serves as a team player and role model for other employees in the organization, always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness, and respect; conducts oneself in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, empathetic, respectful and kind with dealing with team members, visitors, public and all employees. 6. Greet and check in patients. 7. Works closely with patients, families, visitors, and staff to identify needs, answer questions, resolve problems, or provide other information. 8. Communicates with patients and clinical personnel to accurately schedule patients for appointments. 9. Collect and enter all necessary demographic, clinical, billing, and insurance information from patients or responsible parties. 10. Determine and accept required payments, including co-pays and deductibles. 11. Explain processes and forms to patients prior to securing signatures and ensure that all documents are properly signed and witnessed as required. 12. Ensure each account is registered accurately and completed prior to final billing. 13. Answering and triaging incoming phone calls to get the most appropriate personnel or department. 14. Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities, as assigned, including but not limited to scheduling and order entry. B. Safety/Infection Control 15% 1. Adheres to safety/infection control policies and procedures. 2. Reports unsafe work areas and assures follow-up. 3. Assesses patients and plans appropriately for safety/infection control. 4. Assures that all equipment necessary for the provision of care is readily available and in working order. 5. Reports incidents and unusual occurrences according to department policies. 6. Wear protective aprons, eyewear, masks, gloves, and radiation monitoring devices, as required for each procedure. C. Other Duties 5% 1. Maintains the strictest confidentiality of all facility and facility-related employee/patient information. 2. Performs other duties as assigned. I. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE A. Education: High School graduate with 1-year experience in a healthcare environment, an associate degree a plus. B. Experience: 6+ months of Medical Insurance experience, coverage, and payments. 6 months of healthcare industry experience-Hospital, doctor’s office, insurance provider. C. Certification: None D. Licensure: Valid Driver's License II. DESIRED SKILLS Ability to type 45 words per minute. Able to learn all applicable software programs as needed. Able to work independently, make sound decisions based on patient condition, and follow directions. Being bilingual is a plus. Flexibility, dependability, and professionalism are required.

Responsibilities

The primary function is to serve as a professional liaison between patients and families, providing exceptional care and ensuring all registration requirements are completed before exams. Responsibilities include greeting patients, accurately collecting and entering necessary information, scheduling appointments, and handling payments.