Patient Coordinator at Woolfson Eye Institute

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Medical Terminology, Medical Practice Procedures, Confidentiality, Team Player, Professionalism, Flexibility, Computer Proficiency, Telephone Systems, Office Equipment, Tact, Understanding, Patient Interaction, Chart Preparation, Appointment Scheduling

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description JOB SUMMARY Handles front desk and medical records duties. SUPERVISION: Reports to the Center Manager RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare charts for appointments; print daily appointment list for provider, type and create new patient chart within 24 hours of office visit Check patients in for appointments; verify insurance and demographic information at each visit, collect co-payments and patient balances Check out patient after they've seen the physician; schedule return visit as needed Answer phones; take and relay messages; refer callers to other departments as needed Copy, scan and mail documents and forms as needed Performs related work as required. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to patients and public Exposure to paper products including carbon Regular use of computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone Work may be stressful at times Accommodating unique demands from each physician and their staff GENERAL WORKER TRAITS AND QUALITIES: Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all patient issues Must be a team player with a positive attitude Ability and desire to represent the clinic in a professional manner Position require sympathy, tact and understanding in dealing with patients, physicians, and coworkers Ability to adjust to various personalities Ability to work with and without supervision and perform a variety of routine tasks Willingness to accept responsibility for established procedures Requirements High school diploma or GED required Knowledge of medical practice procedures and functions preferred Knowledge of medical terminology preferred, but not required Previous experience with telephone systems and office equipment including copiers, adding machines, fax machines and computers Excellent communication skills. Strong organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Word and other EMR systems Flexibility (may require some early mornings and evenings)

Responsibilities

The Patient Coordinator handles front desk and medical records duties, including preparing charts for appointments and checking patients in and out. They also manage phone communications and document handling as required.